Protocol training and management
All courses and services are customized according to the client’s needs, intended outcomes, and goals. Examples are shared below.
Using Protocol to achieve results
Protocol is not just for diplomats or military service members. Key elements of protocol are necessary for managing meetings, signing ceremonies, events, and other activities in a variety of industries, particularly when engaging with partners from different cultures. Hosting visitors from different countries or industries requires an understanding of how to plan and manage interactions to build relationships successfully.
Managing Official Visits
Planning and managing an official visit to your organization requires knowledge of principles of seating, logistics, orders of precedence, and more. Gain an understanding of how to develop a schedule, gather background research, arrange meeting locations and setups, and manage visitor logistics. Training on the preparation and presentation of internal and external briefings is also available.
Protocol Essentials: order of precedence
Order of precedence is a necessary concept to understand in planning meetings, arranging seating, establishing the order of speaking in a program, making introductions, and many other business related activities. Learn about what order of precedence is, how it is established for various organizations, and how the information is used so that your organization shines on the global stage.
protocol essentials: seating
Pre-planned seating is an essential element of event and meeting management, including both personal and professional activities. Learn about order of precedence, the basics of assigning seating, how to arrange seating in meeting and conference spaces to promote engagement, and the considerations that should inform seating arrangements that will promote the goals of your event.
Protocol Essentials: Proper Use of flags
It can be important to use flags in a ceremony or meeting at your organization. Doing so requires that you and your team know the rules and regulations of flag protocol, including the types of flags, order of precedence among flags, correct ways to display flags in various circumstances, and the do’s and don’ts of flag usage.
protocol Essentials: Official Gifts
Giving gifts is an important part of many cultures, and represents your organization to a potential partner or colleague. Every detail from the number of items to the color of the wrapping carries either a good or bad significance depending on the culture that you are dealing with. Understanding the nuances of giving gifts in business and social situations to those from around the world will ensure that you create connections and memories that last.
protocol Management and consulting
We can provide advice, consulting, and management of your event or delegation visit. Contact us to discuss the event and how we can assist you.
protocol essentials: Forms of address
Addressing someone correctly, whether in writing or spoken format, is of the utmost importance in demonstrating respect for them as an individual and for their position. Gain knowledge about titles and honorifics, how they are used differently in written communications and when speaking with or about the person. Learn how to introduce individuals to each other correctly, how precedence impacts forms of address, and more.
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