School of Diplomatic Skills

6 - 10 July 2015 - School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills

13 - 17 July 2015 - School of Advanced Diplomatic Skills

Course Description

The School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills and School of Advanced Diplomatic Skills are two weeklong summer courses designed for university students, recent graduates and young professionals who recognize the value and necessity of soft skills expected by employers and recruiters from diplomatic and international business sectors.
The School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills offers over 30 intensive hours, participants will engage in simulations, workshops and lectures, covering public speaking, bilateral negotiations, fundamentals of leadership, diplomatic protocol, savoir - vivre.
The Advanced School of Diplomatic Skills builds on previously acquired soft skills and presents an expanded set of topics that are designed to further prepare participants for the challenges and rigors of diplomacy, international business and working in multinational organizations in the 21st century. Participants will engage in 34-hours of simulations, workshops and lectures.

Our Participants

Highly motivated students wishing to complement their university education,
Recent graduates wishing to develop often overlooked soft-skills necessary for work in the international community,
Young professionals looking to distinguish themselves from their peers,
Experienced professionals looking to develop their set of soft skills further,
Graduates of the EAD’s School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills, European Diplomacy Workshop, or Academy of Young Diplomats.
Distinct Advantages of the SDS

Distinctive skill sets beyond university curriculum
Participative and interactive style of training
Networking opportunities with professionals and peers from international community
All skills taught by experienced diplomats and internationally recognized professionals of their field
Methodology

Over 30 hours of rigorous, hands-on workshops, simulations and lectures
Modern techniques of instruction
Unique combination of practice and theory
Diverse and multicultural participants, which establishes a forum for exchanging experiences and networking. The European Academy of Diplomacy annually hosts over 100s participants from more than 40 countries in our various international programs.
Our Trainers

The EAD Trainers are experienced diplomats, officials from European institutions, academia and widely acknowledged experts:

Mr. Radek Ciszewski – Media & PR Specialist (Poland)
Ms. Ilona Hunek – Negotiations Specialist & Trainer, Kozminski University (Poland)
Mr. Adam Jarczynski – Director, Polish Academy of Protocol & Etiquette (Poland)
Mr. David Koschel – International Negotiations Specialist & Trainer, former Training Fellow at United Nations Institute for Training & Research (Germany)
Mr. Wojciech Sacha - International Negotiations Specialist & Trainer (Poland)
Ambassador Jan W. Piekarski – Ambassador ad personam, Former Director of Diplomatic Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Head of EAD Council of Ambassadors (Poland)
Ms. Mona Shair – Public Speaking Coach & Trainer, Key2Advance (Belgium)
Ms. Bogumiła Więcław – Deputy Director of Diplomatic Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland (Poland)
Mr. Jason Worlledge – Leadership Trainer, United States Marine Corps, EAD Deputy Director (United States)
Dates & Applications

The School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills will be held on 6 - 10 July 2015.

The School of Advanced Diplomatic Skills will be held on 13 - 17 July 2015.

All applicants will be required to submit a current CV in Europass format and short statement of motivation.

Location

All classes are held at the offices of the European Academy of Diplomacy in Warsaw, Poland:

European Academy of Diplomacy
Ul. Oleandrow 6
00-629 Warsaw PL

http://diplomats.pl