Company ProfileCorporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant Training
Plan for your Success:
Etiquette and protocol knowledge is a form of business intelligence that has created an unprecedented demand for expert training and guidance. In fact, soft skills are so important in the workplace, most employers consider them to be among their most important hiring criteria. Train to be a Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant will prepare you to be a part of this fast-growing, for-profit industry by being certified to use our professionally designed curriculum, scripts, PowerPoint® slides and illustrated workbooks. The interactive support materials and training will empower you to thrive in the etiquette and protocol industry.
Expert, hands-on training will prepare you to present dynamic seminars and briefings on business etiquette, international protocol and dining skills. Graduates located in the United States and Canada work as independent consultants or as employees at major corporations, federal and state governments, the armed services, and universities and colleges. Our international graduates, located in more than 40 countries, work as private consultants or as government and corporate employees. Providing the highest-quality programs available, many graduates are featured on major television networks, radio, and in publications worldwide.
There are no development costs, no inventory for you to purchase up front and no monthly franchise fees. You will be certified and licensed to present The Protocol School of Washington’s curriculum. Authorization and permission to reprint the workbooks and support material is granted to each graduate. The Protocol School of Washington’s scripts, CD-ROMs, and illustrated workbooks are geared to the needs of today’s business. You will receive step-by-step guidelines to presenting seminars, briefings and dining tutorials, as well as training in marketing, public relations, protocol officer duties, dynamic delivery and presentation skills.
- Entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business to present up-to-date seminars and briefings on business etiquette, international protocol and dining skills.
- Corporate trainers interested in adding seminars and briefings on business etiquette, international protocol and dining skills to existing training programs.
- Military and government protocol officers who are required to be knowledgeable and present briefings to organizations on international protocol and formal dining skills.
- Meeting and event planners who plan formal events for high-level officials internationally.
- Administrative professionals who must advise executives on how to build stronger international relationships using etiquette and protocol intelligence.
Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant Training — Dates & Locations
McLean, VA
September 14-18, 2012
McLean, VA
July 20-24, 2012
Phoenix, Arizona
June 15-19, 2012
A Five-day Interactive Course
Step-by-step guidelines to present seminars and briefings include:
Outclass the Competition
- Business Entertaining
- Invitations
- Receiving Lines
- Host Duties
- Guest Duties
- Seating Guidelines
- Napkin Placement
- Toasting
- Silverware Savvy
- Dining Dos and Don’ts
- Eye Contact
- How to Make an Entrance
- The Ultimate Greeting
- Introductions
- Handshaking
- Remembering Names
- Conversation Skills
- Business Card Protocol
- Electronic Communications
Dine Like a Diplomat
- Host and Guest Duties
- American and Continental Styles of Eating
- Asian Style of Eating
- Forms of Service
- Taking Your Seat and Napkins
- Toasting
- World-Class Dos and Don’ts
- Eating Various Foods
- Tipping
- Seating Guidelines
- Place Setting Maps
How to Succeed in the International Arena
- Global Awareness Profile
- Appropriate Business Attire
- Importance of Rank and Status
- Business Customs and Terminology
- Interaction Intelligence
- World-Class Handshakes
- Global Communication Styles and Conversation Skills
- Remembering Names
- Gift Giving
- Monochronic and Polychronic Time
- High- and Low-Context Cultures
- Strategic Dos and Don’ts
Additional training presented during the five days include:
Marketing
- Stationery
- Evaluation of your materials
- Structuring and Customizing a Workbook
- Flyers
- Confidential Client Needs Assessment
- Sample Proposal
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Mini Working Business Plan
Public Relations
- P.R. Primer
- What is Newsworthy
- Be an Expert Source
- What is Your Hook
- Who is Your Target Audience
- Ways to Increase Your Visibility
- Media Database
- Identifying the Right Media Outlet
- Packaging Your Story
- Be Ready When the Press Calls
- Generating Publicity
- Recycling Publicity
- End-of-year Checklist
Protocol Officer Duties
- Modern Protocol
- Characteristics of a Protocol Officer
- Understanding Precedence and Seating
- Table Seating
- History of Flag Etiquette
- Managing VIP Visits
- Representing the Company at Special Events
- Sensitivity to Cross-Cultural Differences
- Offensive Gestures in Other Cultures
Presentation Skills
- Preparation Techniques
- Income Potential
- Working with Hotels
- Room Arrangements
- Resources
- Mind Mapping
- Formatting Informative Presentations
- Attention Getters
- Sizzle Ideas
- Non-verbal Skills Checklist
- Appearance Guide for Men and Women
- Voice Checklist
- Persuasive Presentations
- Speaking to Large Audiences
- Tips for Audio/Visuals
- Flip Chart Tips
- Master Checklist
Attendance Requirements:
A 90% attendance rate is requried of all participants.
Grading:
This course is strictly Pass/Fail. Class participation, pre-class preparation and The Protocol School of Washington Competency Assessment are all equally weghted in determining if the student will pass this course. The Competency Assessment is done twice; pre-class and post-class.
Why the Protocol School of Washington®
The Protocol School of Washington® is the most trusted name in the industry, celebrating more than two decades as the global leader in protocol and etiquette training and certification. The curriculum is professionally designed and embraces adult learning theories to engage your personal learning style. Skilled trainers, who are subject-matter experts, utilize interactive learning methodologies to provide a dynamic learning experience. Join a select group of more than 3,500 men and women trained by The Protocol School of Washington®.
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