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Carne has advised dozens of world leaders on diplomacy and strategy over almost four decades, including on independence struggles, conflict or democratic revolution. Now is your chance to learn from his extraordinary experience.
Get in touchChallenges You May Be Facing
The world is getting more complicated - and chaotic. It's more and more difficult to understand the multiple and often concealed forces at play. Carne can help interpret events and advise on the skills and tools you may need to navigate them, whether in diplomacy, your company or your career.
Understanding Global Events
Everything is more and more connected in a complex system we might call 'world events'. With insight from almost four decades in world affairs and deep knowledge of complexity and other relevant theories, Carne's analyses stand out for their depth, nuance and insight - what are the deeper forces which shape events?
Designing effective strategy
Strategy need not be complicated. In fact, the best strategies are the simplest, not least so everyone in the team can understand them. Carne has designed strategies for countries, political movements, NGOs and companies. His approach is to build on your own insights and strengths to create strategy that plausibly meets your goals.
Navigating Diplomacy
Diplomacy offers its own special challenges including the behaviours and protocols required to access then dominate diplomatic discourse. Carne has advised on diplomatic strategy and tactics for dozens of countries and groups, often those facing extraordinary challenges including war and revolution.
Careers in International Relations
'International relations' is a popular career choice - and a field that's ever more difficult to enter. Carne has counselled scores of young people and mid-career professionals on how to obtain the job they want that reflects their own values - how to demonstrate your interest through experience, and how to claw your way through the often-closed recruitment door.
Is This Right for You?
- Leaders
Understand and navigate the extraordinary complexity of today's world. - Diplomats
Arbitrating a complex world demands high-level understanding and skills. - Careers
Set a goal, design a strategy, implement techniques that are proven to work. - Geopolitics
Expert advice to understand geopolitical challenges and build resilient strategies.
Testimonials
Carne Ross reminds us that although we are controlled by a few people who will do anything to protect their interests, they can be made irrelevant if we just have confidence in ourselves. That’s why I love what he says. He keeps it real.
Benjamin Zephaniah
Carne is that rare combination: a brave and original thinker and a man whose actions speak for his convictions.
John le Carré
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