International Protocol

According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, less than 30% of U.S. businesspersons sent abroad can be expected to succeed. The article also stated, “Training for employees prior to an overseas assignment can save companies tens of thousands of dollars, benefit the employee, and increase the company’s chances of being successful.”

International Protocol Skills are Critical to Success in the International Arena:   Competition in today’s international business arena has grown by leaps and bounds.   Cultural awareness is no longer optional in the global marketplace.   Knowledge of business protocol is necessary for anyone engaged in global business.   Protocol skills are required to compete effectively in a global economy.   Learning your client’s cultural preferences and sensitivities will give you the advantage.

A sample of the topics you will learn and put into action:

• Pre-meeting Action Plan
• Negotiating to Win
• Business Card Protocol
• Business Customs and Terminology
• Business Introductions
• Rank and Status Awareness
• Forms of Address
• World-class Handshakes
• Global Communication Styles
• Gift Giving Protocol
• Monochronic and Polychronic Cultures
• Strategic Do’s and Don’ts

Popular Programs:

	How to Succeed in the International Arena (Strategies to Broaden Your Global Awareness) An interactive and dynamic one-day seminar To learn more click here
	Dine Like a Diplomat A dynamic four-hour seminar and interactive dining tutorial To learn more click here

Additional Programs:

• Cultural Competency
• Going Global: Cross-Cultural Awareness
• International Jeopardy!
• Around the World in 80 Minutes
• Country Specific Briefings Available

Training programs are customized to address your organization’s specific needs and challenges and to work within your timeframe, budget and site constraints. Also, new programs can be created to address your organization’s specific requirements.