Internal HDiplomacy --- An interesting point Fanny. Based on experience, I would add that internal HDiplomacy is somewhat more complex than external. It has been a constant challenge as Programme Teams continue believing that they can persuade any interlocutor better than someone who has the experience, expertise, and the required trust to do so—adding that being a woman has made it more difficult because even female colleagues find it easier to trust a male figure to take on this role.

Source author: Seyedeh Sepideh Seyed Asgari asgari.spdh@gmail.com