British diplomat, Jon Benjamin, talks about the crucial role of networking in diplomacy; for those new to networking, he explains how to approach it and build essential skills.

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About Jon Benjamin

Jon has been with the UK diplomatic service since 1986, where he has held several key roles including Ambassador to Chile and Ghana. He became Director of the Diplomatic Academy in July 2017. Previous positions in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office include Head of Human Rights Policy Department (2002 to 2005), Deputy Head of Drugs and International Crime Department (2000 to 2002), and Head of Zimbabwe Emergency Unit (2000).
 
Jon is a Londoner, a big West Ham fan and a Jewish Humanist. He studied German, Swedish & International Relations at university and has a strong background in human rights.
 
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