Executive
Communication And Diplomacy
Executive communication & Diplomacy
Duration: Monday to Thursday 09:00–14:00, Friday 09:00–12:00
Location: Central London
The British Academy of Professional Development
$5,500
COURSE OVERVIEW
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION AND DIPLOMACY is a transformative 5-day programme that equips senior executives and corporate communications leaders with the executive communication, diplomacy, and negotiation skills required to lead and influence in high-stakes stakeholder environments.
While the programme is highly relevant for leaders working internationally, it is equally valuable for C-suite executives operating within a single country who must win support, protect reputation, and maintain critical relationships when pressure rises. It is also highly effective for leaders who need to negotiate budgets, policies, and priorities with government departments, regulators, and public-sector stakeholders. This comprehensive course strengthens strategic influence, relationship management, and the ability to win people to your way of thinking—without damaging trust.
Moving beyond traditional communication training, the programme focuses on real executive scenarios: managing difficult conversations, protecting long-term relationships when things get difficult, negotiating outcomes that stick, and presenting organisational ideas with clarity, credibility, and authority. Participants will develop a practical, repeatable approach to executive influence that supports performance, reputation, and sustainable organisational excellence.
Target audience: Senior leaders, C-suite executives, heads of corporate communications, and managers who want to strengthen executive communication, diplomacy, and negotiation capability in complex, high-pressure environments—locally or internationally, including government and regulatory engagement.
Duration: Monday to Thursday 09:00–14:00, Friday 09:00–12:00
Location: Central London
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
Develop an executive communication strategy that aligns messages to stakeholder priorities, culture, and context
Master diplomatic influence techniques to win support, build coalitions, and maintain relationships under pressure
Apply negotiation frameworks that protect value, manage conflict, and secure clear agreements in sensitive settings
Strengthen executive presence and credibility to sell organisational ideas with clarity, confidence, and authority
Create a personal implementation plan to sustain influence, trust, and organisational impact
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The executive influence model: credibility, clarity, and strategic intent
Understanding stakeholder agendas: power, interests, and decision dynamics
Communicating with authority: executive tone, brevity, and message discipline
Persuasion ethics: influence without manipulation or reputational risk
Practical diagnostics: your influence strengths, blind spots, and impact
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Diplomatic leadership: maintaining respect while driving outcomes
Relationship management when things get difficult: tension, trust, and repair
Difficult conversations at senior level: clarity, courage, and composure
Boundary-setting and escalation: protecting relationships without losing control
Building long-term influence: consistency, reliability, and strategic generosity
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Diplomatic leadership: maintaining respect while driving outcomes
Relationship management when things get difficult: tension, trust, and repair
Difficult conversations at senior level: clarity, courage, and composure
Boundary-setting and escalation: protecting relationships without losing control
Building long-term influence: consistency, reliability, and strategic generosity
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Negotiation strategy: preparation, leverage, and value creation
Handling conflict: de-escalation techniques and controlled assertiveness
Managing deadlock: reframing, trade-offs, and structured concessions
Negotiating in sensitive environments: protocol, reputation, and risk
Closing agreements: clarity, documentation, and accountability
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Executive-level persuasion: positioning ideas for boards, partners, and regulators
Strategic storytelling for leaders: narrative, evidence, and emotional resonance
Handling challenge and scrutiny: objections, tough questions, and credibility tests
Implementation strategies: embedding diplomatic influence into daily leadership practice
Personal executive communication and diplomacy development planning and sustainable organisational excellence