Exclusive Training in Bucharest: Diplomatic Protocol and Strategic Leadership with World-Class Experts, by Carmen Stefan
June 23, 2025, Bucharest – The Diplomat Hall of the InterContinental Athénée Palace Hotel hosted a truly special event today: the first exclusive one-day training in diplomatic protocol and strategic leadership ever organized in Romania by the United States Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) and hosted by Cristna Herea. More than 100 participants – government officials, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and journalists – took part in this intensive program, held between 9:30 AM and 18:30 PM.
Top-Level International Expertise
The program was led by Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu, founder of USIDHR and a globally recognized expert in human rights and diplomacy. She delivered focused modules on:
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Executive presence and strategic behavior
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Diplomatic etiquette
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Strategic communication in international contexts
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Cultural intelligence – an essential skill in global interactions
A key moment of the day was the speech delivered by Manuel Oancia, President of USIDHR, who addressed highly relevant topics such as:
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Entrepreneurial leadership and economic diplomacy
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International negotiation
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Sustainability and global influence in decision-making environments
A Platform for Global Career Development
This event is part of USIDHR’s international initiative to expand access to elite educational programs. Romania has already hosted several important events organized by the institute, including:
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The Sustainable Development Forum (August 2024)
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The Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine (2023),
during which Dr. Vladoiu emphasized the importance of human rights and international responsibility in today’s geopolitical landscape.
Recognition and Benefits for Participants
At the end of the session, each participant received:
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An official certificate of participation issued by USIDHR, internationally recognized
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Exclusive educational materials
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Access to international alumni and professional networks
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The opportunity to continue training through USIDHR’s advanced programs
Participants highly appreciated the balance between the rigor of diplomatic protocol and the dynamic nature of strategic leadership, emphasizing the immediate relevance of the acquired skills to their international careers.
Contributor Nine O’ Clock Carmen Stefan
Carmen Ștefan is a journalist and communication & public relations specialist, for whom words mean truth, courage, vocation, sincerity, and destiny.
A graduate of the Faculty of Philosophy and Journalism, she brings over 25 years of experience in media, public relations, and cultural communication.
Carmen began her career in journalism and evolved into key PR and communication roles, including PR Manager and Director of the Education and Culture Department at the Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania. She also contributed to strategic communication for various organizations, including BDR Associates, Next Advertising, and the Royal Foundation of Prince Paul of Romania.
Her work in cultural and educational programs continues today at the Metropolitan Library of Bucharest, where she promotes innovation in library services.
As a creative writer, she received the “Iubirea” Foundation Literary Debut Award in 1995, published a poetry volume in 1999, and won the Grand Prize at “Mamaia Copiilor” in 2001 as a lyricist. She is currently preparing her debut as a children’s book author. Linkedin Page Carmen Stefan
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