{"id":3338,"date":"2026-03-24T13:23:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/?p=3338"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:23:36","slug":"machiavelli-500-project-launch-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/it\/news\/machiavelli-500-project-launch-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Machiavelli 500 Project Launch Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consul Prof Maurizio Bragagni\u00a0OBE took part in the Machiavelli 500 Project Launch Workshop, held on 20\u201321 March 2026, in Florence. The event marked the beginning of a year-long international programme commemorating the 500th anniversary of the passing of Niccol\u00f2 Machiavelli, whose work continues to shape contemporary thinking on leadership, statecraft, and organisational governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing together scholars, policymakers, diplomats, and industry leaders, the workshop explored Machiavelli\u2019s enduring relevance, particularly his reflections on adaptability, strategic thinking, and the responsibilities of leadership. Participants examined how these principles apply not only to political life but also to modern enterprise, diplomacy, and public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/03\/Machiavelli-Workshop-Bragagni-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3339 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/03\/Machiavelli-Workshop-Bragagni-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/03\/Machiavelli-Workshop-Bragagni-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/03\/Machiavelli-Workshop-Bragagni-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/03\/Machiavelli-Workshop-Bragagni-8x12.jpeg 8w, https:\/\/www.consolatosanmarino.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/03\/Machiavelli-Workshop-Bragagni.jpeg 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>As one of the contributors to the book \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.routledge.com\/Machiavelli-Marketing-and-Management-Revisited\/Harris-Lock-Rees\/p\/book\/9781032943305\">Machiavelli, Marketing and Management Revisited<\/a>, edited by Phil Harris, Andrew Lock, Patricia Rees, Consul Bragagni contributed to discussions on leadership in times of uncertainty, drawing parallels between Machiavelli\u2019s emphasis on pragmatism and the challenges faced by today\u2019s institutions. He highlighted the importance of ethical decision-making, resilience, and the ability to navigate rapidly changing global dynamics, qualities that Machiavelli identified as essential for those entrusted with public responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In his interventions, Consul Bragagni noted that effective leadership requires both steadfast values and an openness to innovation. This duality, he remarked, echoes Machiavelli\u2019s teaching that leaders must unite diverse talents and adapt to real-world conditions with clarity, courage, and integrity. Such lessons remain profoundly relevant to diplomatic work, where fostering collaboration and understanding different cultural contexts are essential to achieving common goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Machiavelli 500 initiative aims to deepen the international community\u2019s engagement with Machiavelli\u2019s legacy through academic programmes, cultural events, and policy dialogues throughout 2026. The Consulate is proud to support this effort and to contribute to the exchange of ideas inspired by one of history\u2019s most influential thinkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Consulate extends its appreciation to the organisers, with special thanks to Prof. Phil Harris, co-organisers Arco Timmermans and Patricia Nicholls, as well as all participants of the workshop. The Consulate looks forward to further collaboration throughout the commemorative year.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consul Prof Maurizio Bragagni\u00a0OBE took part in the Machiavelli 500 Project Launch Workshop, held on 20\u201321 March 2026, in Florence. 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