ABOUT THE
PROGRAM
Building on 90+ years of experience training diplomats and leading government officials, the Fletcher School is pleased to launch the Fletcher Global Diplomacy Institute, a 5-day, in-person Executive Education Program for mid-career and senior diplomats.
This program is designed as a strategic retreat to recalibrate your diplomatic playbook for a rapidly changing world order. We will examine the evolving geopolitical landscape and its impact on security, global governance, and how diplomats work with business and civil society to shape global affairs. We will build tools and approaches to be effective in your strategic leadership, negotiation, communication, and crisis management. We will explore how to apply these frameworks to critical global challenges, such as sustainable development, migration, and new technological developments. Participants will develop actionable solutions for their individual portfolio of priorities.
Open to diplomatic professionals from across the globe, the Institute also provides a unique opportunity to build your transnational network and to discover new opportunities for cooperation. We look forward to creating a space of global exchange and brainstorming that includes representation from numerous countries around the world.
Program Fee: $9,875
BUILDING YOUR DIPLOMATIC PLAYBOOK
This program is designed to strengthen your strategic leadership and core diplomacy skills, through both an analysis of the emerging global order and urgent policy issues, combined with hands-on sessions for building your leadership capabilities and strategies for diplomatic engagement.
IMPACT ON GLOBAL CHALLENGES
The Institute will offer in-depth training and specialized coaching on critical areas of global concern, including sustainable development, migration, technology, security, and others, considering how the current landscape impacts diplomatic engagement on these issues.
INDIVIDUAL STRATEGY WORK
During the week, you will work on an individual strategy or policy intervention. Individual projects may focus on one or more of the issue areas spotlighted in the program, and will benefit from feedback from other participants.
SPOTLIGHT ON GLOBAL CHALLENGES
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
This program is designed for mid-career and senior diplomats.
DIPLOMACY FOR A CHANGING WORLD ORDER
We are committed to creating a collaborative and open learning environment that supports your growth, confidence, and effectiveness as leaders, collaborators, and global professionals. We hope that your experience will facilitate you to:
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Deepen your knowledge and competence on managing complex global challenges through hands-on engagement with cases, simulations, and world-class research.
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Enhance best practices in professional diplomacy, refreshing your mastery of traditional skills while cultivating the self-knowledge, agility, and diplomatic entrepreneurship needed to be effective in a fast-changing world.
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Hone your individual leadership approach, cultivating key mindsets for leading change at various levels (personal, organizational, national, multilateral).
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Develop new modes of diplomatic engagement and influence, responsive to the variety of challenges facing diplomats today.
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Online CoursesOur faculty and instructional design team can create a tailored virtual learning experience that provides targeted skill-building, fosters community across siloes, raises awareness of critical issues, or supports a strategic change initiative. Courses can be a mix of self-paced and live sessions, based on your needs and training goals. 4-6 week courses, 12-18 hours to complete (customizable) Self-paced modules with accessible videos connecting research-based insights to relevant professional applications Live modules with interactive webinars that connect participants with faculty and experts Customizable assessments and structures to support participants as they complete the course while actively working Emphasis on discussion and peer exchange to build relationships across the community Popular format for stakeholder engagement initiatives
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Leadership Summit or ConferenceFletcher can assist you in convening your professional community to raise awareness of an important issue, facilitate stakeholder engagement or network development, raise visibility, promote innovation, or offer specialized training on a specific topic. Ideal for cohorts of 30-50 executives or stakeholders 2 days on Fletcher campus or globally 10-12 hours of programming Customized schedule designed by faculty with expertise in your area of focus Engaging a variety of speakers, which may include high-profile international experts Offering a variety of formats, including presentations, panels, poster sessions, networking events, round-robins, and coaching sessions Opportunities for participants to present current work Evening Reception, which may host high-profile guests or key stakeholders Fletcher-based programs include daytime catering, local transportation, and local accommodation for out-of-town participants at 3+ star hotels. Programs delivered at an international location require collaboration with an onsite partner to ensure the top-tier level of service for guests onsite.
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Executive Academy at FletcherWe invite you to Fletcher for a week of immersive learning that allows for lasting transformation. Our executive academies combine deep dives into new technical areas with leadership development and collaborative problem-solving, allowing cohorts to imagine innovative solutions and create strategies for a new long-term vision. Ideal for cohorts of 22-26, also available for large cohorts (max 48) 5 days on the Fletcher campus* 26 hours of training, typically Monday-Friday Curriculum developed by faculty with expertise in your target learning area Just-in-time training on key technical topics Hands-on workshops on leadership and strategic planning Interactive learning with case studies, simulations, and site visits Includes half-day excursion for learning or sightseeing (customized) Includes local accommodation in 3+ star hotels, daytime catering, and local transportation * The Fletcher School is part of Tufts University, and our programs can take place on Tufts' lush green campus, in downtown Boston, or in Tufts' international campus in Talloires, France.
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Strategic RetreatThe Strategic Retreat is a unique format that combines the transformative learning of a training program with the high-touch support of consulting services, designed for a small group of executives to work through a complex challenge. Our faculty work with you to analyze your internal challenges, provide training on critical leadership skills or policy areas, and develop solutions for the future. Ideal for cohorts of 8-14 executives (max 20). 3-5 days in-person, at Fletcher or globally Faculty consulting before and after program to support strategic planning Access to Fletcher's faculty, research centers, and extensive libraries and databases Chaired by two faculty with advanced expertise in your area of focus Engagement of numerous faculty and researchers to provide just-in-time learning, consulting, or training, which may include Fletcher, Tufts, or Boston-area experts May include stakeholder meetings or additional events with local networks Hospitality: local accommodation at 3+ star hotels, daytime catering, local transportation
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Global Executive AcademyLet Fletcher come to you! Our faculty travel extensively and look forward to creating a week of immersive learning at your location. Executive academies combine deep dives into new technical areas with leadership development and collaborative problem-solving, allowing cohorts to imagine innovative solutions and create strategies for a new long-term vision. Ideal for cohorts of 18-24, also available for large cohorts (max 48). International location (typically at client campus or affiliate site) 26 hours of training, typically Monday-Friday Dedicated team of 2-4 faculty available throughout the week Curriculum developed by faculty with expertise in your target learning area Just-in-time training on key technical topics Hands-on workshops on leadership and strategic planning Interactive learning with case studies, simulations, and coaching To provide excellence in our service, Global Executive Academies require a local partner to collaborate on program logistics, which may be the client, a preferred partner or vendor recommended by the client, or a third-party procured by Fletcher.
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What is included in the program fee?5 days of faculty-led programming, including keynote presentations, hands-on workshops, case studies, individual or group feedback, and local excursions. 5 nights of accommodation at a 3.5+ star hotel 5 days of daytime dining, including breakfast, lunch, and refreshments during the program 2 dinner receptions, including a welcome dinner and a networking reception engaging the consular community of Boston Certificate of completion from Fletcher
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How do I apply?You will be asked to provide the following information in the application portal: Your Name Contact Email Employer Job Title Country of citizenship Country of current employment Educational history In the application, you will be asked to: Upload a 1-page Resume or CV Share a brief statement of interest about your motivations to complete the program Rank your preferred Focused Learning Track Share any additional information about your Focused Learning Track preferences (optional) Share any information pertinent to the payment of the program fee
