Introduction
Did you know that approximately 85% of career success depends on “soft skills” while only 15% depends on technical knowledge? Whether you interact in the boardroom, online, or abroad, effective interpersonal skills will have the greatest impact on successfully building relationships.
First impressions, making an impact, and achieving your goals are just three benefits of this dynamic course. During the Mastering Business Etiquette and Protocol course, participants will gain practical knowledge and advanced skills to help them prepare for key interactions with colleagues.
This course develops the concept of business etiquette and etiquette practices appropriate for various work, business, and social scenarios. Participants will learn about meeting and entertainment etiquette requirements and business interaction scenarios via telephone and the Internet. In addition, the course addresses the challenges of etiquette when doing business in a multicultural situation or meeting.
Objectives
- Gain advanced skills for gaining social, business, and international exposure.
- Learn principles of international business protocol and professional etiquette.
- Understand how to behave correctly in both business and social situations including formal dinners, networking and online webinars, and social media.
- Learn how to establish effective communication with different types of guests, from different counties and levels of management.
- Demonstrate appropriate personal and professional conduct and follow both social and business rules.
- Understand how to apply proper communication and professional etiquette at all levels and at all times.
- Implement different variations in protocol and professional etiquette from different cultures, nations, and regions.
- Plan VIP visits and formal occasions while executing the role of the ideal host.
- Learn International and Local variation in Business Etiquette & Protocol.
- Apply the foundations of meetings and concerts official reception protocol.
- Learn new communication and multi-cultural skills – by telephone, online, email, and face to face.
Course Outlines
Day 1
Introduction to Social Etiquette, Everyday Manners, and Business Protocol
- Understanding Etiquette and Its Relevance
- Self-Assessment of Etiquette Knowledge
- Everyday Manners, Courtesy, and Common Mistakes
- Best Practice Behaviors for Attending Business Meetings
- Principles of Office Etiquette and Work Protocols
- Guidelines for Planning and Chairing a Meeting, Event, or Seminar
- Before the Meeting
- On the Day of the Meeting
- Chairing the Meeting
- Following up on Points and Actions
- Internet Usage in the Workplace and Netiquette
Day 2
Formal Events and Professional Conduct
- Behaviors, Rules, and Etiquette for Formal Occasions and Encounters
- Formal Dinners and Events: Etiquette, Rules, and Protocol
- Dealing with VIPs, Visitors, and Hosting Business Events
- Professional Networking: How to Work a Room and Social Etiquette in Business Conferences, External Meetings, and Events
- Business Meals: Basic and Advanced Table Etiquette
- Basics of Table Etiquette
- Holding & Resting Utensils
- Business Dining Etiquette
- Multi-cultural Highlights
- Specific Food Etiquette Guidelines
Day 3
International Etiquette – Northern Cultures
- Test Your International Etiquette Skills – Part 1
- Understanding and Working Professionally with North Americans
- Cultural Differences and Etiquette of Dealing with Europeans
- Working with British Colleagues, Contacts, and Suppliers
- Cultural Differences of Scandinavia, including Sweden and Denmark
- The Russian Way: How to Work with Colleagues from the Soviet Union and Neighboring Countries
Day 4
International Etiquette – Southern and Eastern Cultures
- Test Your International Etiquette Skills – Part 2
- Understanding and Working Professionally with India
- Cultural and Legal Differences and Etiquette of Dealing with China
- Working with African Colleagues, Contacts, and Suppliers
- Cultural Differences of Japan and Other Asian Countries, including Korea and the Philippines
- Brazil and South American Cultures and Social Mannerisms
Day 5
Communication Etiquette and Work Ethics
- Guidelines for Receptionists, Security, and Service Staff
- Making Introductions, Greeting People, Shaking Hands, and Other Protocols
- Dealing with Difficult People and Situations and How to Say No Nicely
- Telephone Communication Best Practices and Etiquette
- Politeness in Written Communication and Email Etiquette
Day 6
Communication Etiquette and Work Ethics (continued)
- Handling Customer Service and Supplier Communication Etiquette and Common Protocols
- Understanding the Role of Ethics in the Workplace
- The Challenge of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality
- Action Planning
Day 7
Advanced Techniques in Business Etiquette
- Role-Playing Scenarios for Business Interactions
- Practicing Cultural Sensitivity in Mock Situations
- Feedback and Improvement Strategies
Day 8
Advanced Business Protocol and Case Studies
- Advanced Business Protocol Techniques
- Case Studies on Successful Business Etiquette
- Crisis Management and Etiquette in Difficult Situations
Day 9
Final Assessment and Certification
- Final Assessment and Certification
- Personalized Feedback and Action Plans for Participants
- Q&A Session and Wrap-Up
