Globalisation has changed our consumption habits by promoting access to a wider range of products and services from various parts of the world. It has also transformed our communication methods, facilitated international exchanges and created closer interconnectedness between cultures and markets. In a constantly evolving world, it is essential to remain competitive, whether at the local, national, or international level.
Discover the path to success in your negotiations with the International Institute for Diplomacy – Switzerland (IID), where exceptional speakers, including diplomats and experts in the field, will share their expertise with you. In partnership with the CCIG – Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services, we offer you the opportunity to transform your skills into a guaranteed victory with our highly qualified team!
| Objective: To provide practical tools for successful commercial negotiations | Date: September 26, 2024 |
| Location: CCIG – Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services | Target audience: The Geneva, Swiss, and international economic community |
| Language: English | Format: In-person |
| Schedule: The module lasts for 5 weeks, with classes held every Thursday from 6 PM to 8:45 PM | Price: 1500 francs (excl. VAT) |
Financial Support for Participants: To enhance accessibility to our training programs, IID can provide financial support to participants. For more information, please contact us directly.
Course Plan
| Dates | Races | Speakers |
| 26.09.24 | The International Geneva ecosystem: an inside view | Yannick Roulin, Ambassador and Director of the International Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI) |
| 26.09.24 | Planetary Boundaries and Sustainable Development Goals: how to achieve a sustainable world for humanity | Jean-Pierre Reymond, Executive Director of 2050Today |
| 03.10.24 | Instruments and operation of international trade agreements | Didier Chambovey, Ph. D. in Economics, Expert in international trade, Former Swiss Ambassador to the WTO |
| 10.10.24 | The multilateral trading system in the face of geopolitical tensions | Didier Chambovey, Ph. D. in Economics, Expert in international trade, Former Swiss Ambassador to the WTO |
| 17.10.24 | Mastering rhetoric: as asset in negotiation | Romaine Jean, Media and Communications Consultant |
| 17.10.24 | The Cultural Dimension of Trade Diplomacy | Jean-Jacques de Dardel, Ambassador of Switzerland (ret.), President, Economy of Trust Foundation |
| 24.10.24 | Protocol and etiquette | Bertrand Louis, Former Swiss Ambassador, President, Swiss Forum for International Affairs (FSPI) |
| 24.10.24 | International diplomatic negotiation | Raoul Delcorde, Ph.D, Honorary Ambassador of Belgium, University professor (political sciences), Member of the Royal Academy of Belgium |