Briefing Checklists are a time-consume bane for many U.S. diplomatic staff. What if we could automate them? This has been the dream for many of us for a long time, but we've finally got the tools to do a first pass at a BCL very well. Over
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AI continues to grow at a dizzying pace. This beginner's guide helps diplomats get familiar with AI tools, regardless of their current proficiency.
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The Cynefin framework offers a diagnostic tool that helps leaders and teams recognize which type of challenge they face and select appropriate strategies for each context.
Comprehensive PD monitoring toolkit—scope, purpose, and application; how to use logic models, monitoring plans, and AARs aligned with 18 FAM 300.
Browse an index of Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion reviews—with a simple evaluation framework and links to detailed write-ups like Spain.
The fundamentals of diplomacy haven't changed, but the world around it has. While we still build relationships, negotiate agreements, and represent our nations, we're often doing it with outdated processes, legacy systems, and workflows designed for a different era. We believe diplomatic craft can be better. Join us on this journey, together.
The SCARF framework identifies five key domains that trigger either threat or reward responses in the brain during periods of change and transition.
First-hand review of Spain’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka—design, audience, programming, partnerships, and takeaways, with photos from the visit.
The 28 core competencies for public diplomacy across five elements—policy, audiences, planning, management, and learning—to guide practitioner growth.
Comprehensive PD monitoring toolkit—scope, purpose, and application; how to use logic models, monitoring plans, and AARs aligned with 18 FAM 300.
Plain-language glossary for public diplomacy monitoring—definitions for AAR, logic model, indicators, outputs, outcomes, targets, and more.
After-action reviews for public diplomacy—download a practical AAR template and see a completed example to capture lessons and plan next steps.
Monitoring plans made practical—download a template and see a completed example with indicators, data sources, targets, and actuals.
Step-by-step guide to write short- and long-term public diplomacy outcomes—covering attitudes, behaviors, partnerships, awareness, relationships, and skills.
Download a fillable logic model template plus a completed example for public diplomacy programs—map inputs, activities, outputs, and short/long-term outcomes.
How to monitor grants and section-implemented activities—who does what, what to require in NOFOs, and how to use templates for plans and reviews.
An in-depth, step-by-step walkthrough of the public diplomacy monitoring process with tips, examples, and ways to integrate monitoring into daily work.
Overview of the PD monitoring process: build a logic model, create a monitoring plan, and run an after-action review—roles, workflows, and best practices.
