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4 x 90 minutes sessions to complete
Overview
This set of training simulations builds high-level leadership and decision-making skills that translate across sectors, empowering students, faculty, and professionals to lead with clarity and impact in complex international settings. The Risk Management sequence is a dynamic, synchronous learning experience developed by ASU and the American Academy of Diplomacy for the U.S. State Department. Taught live by Ambassador Michael C. Polt, ASU Ambassador-in-Residence, the sequence places participants in the role of a U.S. Ambassador to navigate high-stakes scenarios and build strategic leadership skills applicable across sectors in a dynamic multi-cultural environment.
Key Benefits
- Enhance crisis and risk management capabilities
- Strengthen high-level decision-making under pressure
- Analyze complex, real-world global environments
- Build leadership accountability and confidence
- Gain insights from a seasoned U.S. Ambassador
What’s Included
- Live instruction and interactive discussion with Ambassador Polt
- Real diplomatic case studies and mission-based simulations
- Engaging, scenario-driven learning experience
- Practical tools applicable to any professional field
Certificate program
This course is a part of the following certificate program:
Who this course is designed for
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Apply diplomatic risk management strategies to real-world leadership challenges, make informed decisions under pressure, and navigate complex environments with accountability and clarity.
- Analyze risk, manage crises, and lead effectively across diverse professional settings—skills that translate directly to high-impact roles in any sector.
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
Program support
Have additional questions?
Reach out to Kristi Hickman, Administrative Specialist for the Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab at kristi.hickman@asu.edu
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