Seminars – international protocol

Strategies for Success in the Global Marketplace
Dine like a Diplomat

The complex global marketplace presents both opportunities and challenges. Executives and business leaders must be aware of cultural differences, styles and expressions that are internationally appropriate. In order to establish productive relationships around the globe, international protocol skills are essential for success both here and abroad.

Benefits:

• Gain awareness of cultural differences, styles, and expressions that are internationally non-offensive
• Learn how to effectively communicate non verbally through body language and eye contact
• Learn how to foster dignity and respect in the international community.

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Strategies for Success in the Global Marketplace
This seminar teaches the non-technical strategies and tactics needed to be a world-class competitor.

• Premeeting Strategy
• Rank and Status
• Business Introductions
• Communication Styles, Conversation, Space, and Gestures
• Cross-Cultural Awareness
• Effective Gift Giving
• Gain the Edge in International Negotiations
• Present an International Image

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Dine Like a Diplomat
Whether you are conducting business abroad or entertaining international clients here in the U.S., the competitive atmosphere of a rapidly expanding global business arena requires savvy dining skills. Your table manners are especially important to executives in and from other countries. These dining skills are vital qualifications to compete successfully in the international marketplace.

• World-Class Entertaining
• Guest, Host/Hostess Duties
• Receiving Line Protocol
• Dining Diplomacy
• Navigating the Place Setting
• Handling the Knife and Fork
• Napkins
• Toasting
• Styles of Eating
• Eating Various Foods
• World-Class Dining Do’s and Don’ts
• Tipping

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