News. INTERNATIONAL PROTOCOL & SOFT DIPLOMACY CONFERENCE 2021

9 – 10 December 2021

International Protocol & Soft Diplomacy Conference. 

 

Your presence has made a difference and has been forever sealed in our history!

We would like to thank you for embracing the mission of protocol and diplomacy during the International Conference (online) on Flexible Protocol and Diplomacy on December 9-10.  The first of its kind organized by ProtocolToday in the Netherlands. Thank you to all the representatives of international companies, embassies represented in Mexico and the Netherlands, ministries, students, and universities. Thank you for your support and cooperation to our international speakers, moderators, master of ceremony, journalists, Diplomat Magazine EU, ICPD, Enlazadot, and Magazine Global Mindset.   

SPEAKERS

  • Prof. Dr. Dewanand Mahadew, Managing director of NewEconomyStrategies, The Netherlands. 
  • Hon.Patricia Kenneth-Divine, Director, International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy, UK. 
  • Elizabeth Soos, Director of ASE Auersmont School of Etiquette, Australia.
  • Ibrahim Yildirim, BSc, DEIK Turkey Peru Business Council Chairman, Turkey. 
  • René Spaan, BSc, Smart Mobility project leader, The Netherlands. 
  • Lic. Héctor G. Pérez, Presidente de la Cadena Empresarial Enlazadot, México.
  • Lic. Gerardo Correas Sánchez, Presidente del grupo EIP, Spain.
  • Prof. Lisando Montero, Conferencista en Relaciones Públicas, Argentina.
  • Mtra. Adriana Flores,Experta en Protocolo & Diplomacia, y fundadora de ProtocolToday, The Netherlands.

Thank you! 

ProtocolToday Team

Thank you for all your compliments!

Dear Ms. Flores,

I would like to compliment you and your colleagues on the successful and very interesting conference yesterday! It was great to see you online along with so many other interesting participants and speakers. Thank you for inviting the Australian Embassy to this event.

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I really loved every minute. All presentations were great and it was so good to see so many colleagues from different countries. It was a great honor to be there. Thank you once more for your valued invitation to me to this event. Warm regards from The Netherlands. 

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PRESENTATION MAGAZINE GLOBAL MINDSET

1st October 2021

Time: 

08:00 –  10:00 hrs. Guatemala

09:00 – 11:00 hrs. GMT-6 Mexico, Ecuador, Perú, Colombia

10:00 – 12:00 hrs. Bolivia, Cuba, Chile

11:00 – 13:00 hrs. Uruguay, Argentina

15:00 – 17:00 hrs. Portugal, Nigeria

16:00 – 18:00 hrs. The Netherlands, Spain

19:30 – 21:30 hrs. India

00:00 – 2:00 hrs. Australia

Free entrance!

 Presentation of Magazine Global Mindset  “Navigating smoothly around the world” The Netherlands.

Let’s celebrate together!

On 01 October, we will present you the digital Magazine Global Mindset© The Netherlands in the English language, aimed at businessmen, diplomats, businessmen, consultants, and students who aspire to careers in cross-border operational organizations. We will also introduce you to our writers who are students from the ProtocolToday academy and experts in different areas and from different countries, who are participating in this important international project.

We are honored to share with you our guests:

  • Our special surprise guest, H.E. Ms. Irene Kasyanju, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Kingdom of The Netherlands.
  • Prof. Dewanand Mahadew;
  • Our writers 

General Program

16:00                    

16:05 – 16:10  Welcome words by  Adriana Flores, Director, and publisher of Magazine    

16:10 – 16:20 The importance of Protocol & Soft Diplomacy, by H.E. Ms. Irene Kasyanju, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Kingdom of The Netherlands.

16:20 – 16:30 Global Mindset and international business by Dr. Dewanand Mahadew, Project director

16:30 – 16:40 Introduction of Protocoltoday by Adriana Flores

16:40 – 17:40 Presentation of our international experts and writers: 

Mrs. Claudia STOHMANN- Bolivia

Mr. Daniel DELMÁS – the Netherlands

Ms. Elizabet SOOS Australia

Mr. Jorge PRADO – Peru

Mrs. Kruti SHAH – India

Ms. Leyla YOUNES – Argentina

Mr. Miguel MACEDO – Portugal

Ms. Noela UGWU – Nigeria

Mr. Finbarr BUCKLEY – India

Mr. Luciano CAIANDA – Angola

Miss. Lure SADIQ – Palestine

Topics are:

  • International Business Etiquette
  • International Business Protocol
  • Intercultural Intelligence
  • Business Ethics

17:40 – 17:45 Presentation of digital Magazine by  Adriana Flores

17:45 – 17:55 Questions or comments

17:55 – 18:00 Toast and photo moment

18:00   End of the presentation               

Participants:

Government Representatives: Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary Consuls & Embassy Staff;

Business Professionals: Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Business Development Professionals;

Executives & Professionals: National & Local Government’s Officials, City Marketing & Investments Promotion Executives | International Organizations Staff;

Professionals are active in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry.

Students who aspire to careers in cross-border operational organizations.

We invite you to be with us, your presence will make a difference and will be forever sealed in our history!

How to Apply: Complete and submit the registration form, specify the date and name of the event to confirm your seat. You will receive the zoom link one day before the presentation.

Register

3 DAYS EXECUTIVE PROGRAM IN SOFT DIPLOMACY SKILLS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (EP-24-21-B)

16 – 18 November 2021

Mode of Study: In-class

Location: The Hague

Time: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs. 

Fee of participation € 800.00 euros p.p for the total program, including:

  • Method action Learning model;
  • Digital material;
  • 3x Lunch;
  • Visit an international organization in The Hague;
  • 1x Dinner;
  • Personalized assessment;
  • Certificate EQF 7 level of ProtocolToday Academy. 

BECOME A MINDFUL EXECUTIVE WITH THE SKILLS TO NAVIGATE
& OPERATE SMOOTHLY AROUND THE GLOBE

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today

Background & Objectives

The world is transforming into a global village and needs executives who can navigate smoothly across cultures.

Global Mindset Skills Provides you with:

  • A cosmopolitan outlook: understanding of global systems, global value chains, cultures, values, political and economic systems in other countries;
  • Mindfulness skills: understanding of cultural diversity, communication, and building relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Program of the Masterclass and topics are:

16 Nov, International Business Etiquette   

Topics include: How to dress appropriately, personal style and its influence on your communication and introducing people in business context;

Business Ethics & Professionalism

Topics include: Dealing with etiquettes dilemmas, personal issues, and difficult people, effective communication and communication with influence.

17 Nov, International Business Protocol

Topics include: Seating protocol during meetings, importance of ranks & status, impactful impressions, gift giving etiquette & protocol.

Visit to the international organization in The Hague

18 Nov, International Cultural Intelligence

Topics include: Cultural & emotional intelligence, understanding cultures, differences in thinking, problems solving & decision making, conflict/negotiation style.

Dine like a Diplomat

Topics include: Host duties, guest receiving protocol, dining table protocol, etiquette during dining & lunch, handling the silverware.

Participants are:

  • Government Representatives: Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary Consuls & Embassy Staff;
  • Business Professionals: Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Business Development Professionals;
  • Executives & Professionals: National & Local Government’s Officials, City Marketing & Investments Promotion Executives, International Organizations Staff;
  • Professionals active in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry;

How to Apply: Full and send the registration form, specify the date and name of the masterclass, we will send you the program and the bank detail to submit the fee of participation to confirm your seat.

Register

TRAINING INTERCULTURAL INTELLIGENCE IN BUSINESS

17th July 2021

Mode of Study: Online

Time: 

13:30 – 15:00 hrs CET (The Netherlands)

15:00 – 18:30 hrs. GMT (India)

Fee training $ 14.00 USD 

 

BECOME A MINDFUL EXECUTIVE WITH THE SKILLS TO NAVIGATE
& OPERATE SMOOTHLY AROUND THE GLOBE

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today

The world is transforming into a global village and needs executives who can navigate smoothly across cultures.
Globalization is changing the world in every aspect. Traditional industrial economies are transforming into entrepreneurial economies. There is a need for leaders, entrepreneurs, directors, managers, government officials, consultants, and executives with global mindset skills, e.g. the skills for profound relations management with people from different cultures and with different values.

  • Global Mindset Executives have:
     A cosmopolitan outlook: understanding of global systems, global value chains, cultures, values, political and economic systems in other countries;
  • Mindfulness skills: understanding of diversity, communication, and building relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
In collaboration with  ProtocolToday Academy in India & Kruti Shah Global

Few Topics are:

  • The Power of Culture in Business;
  • Dimensions of cultures;
Register

12 DAYS EXECUTIVE PROGRAM GLOBAL MINDSET SKILLS (EP-24-21-D)summer discount

23  July – 28 Aug 2021

Mode of Study: Online

Time: 10:00 – 12:00 | 16:00 – 18:00 hrs. CET The Netherlands 

12 Days of 2 hours each day;

The fee of participation € 480.00 euros p.p for the total program, including:

  • Method action Learning model;
  • Digital material;
  • Personalized assessment;
  • Certificate EQF 7 level of ProtocolToday Academy. 

BECOME A MINDFUL EXECUTIVE WITH THE SKILLS TO NAVIGATE
& OPERATE SMOOTHLY AROUND THE GLOBE

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today

 

Background & Objectives

The world is transforming into a global village and needs executives who can navigate smoothly across cultures.

Global Mindset Skills Provides you with:

  • A cosmopolitan outlook: understanding of global systems, global value chains, cultures, values, political and economic systems in other countries;
  • Mindfulness skills: understanding of cultural diversity, communication, and building relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Program and topics:

  • 23, 24 July, International Business Etiquette        

    Topics include: How to dress appropriately, personal style and its influence on your communication and introducing people in a business context;

  • 30, 31 July, Business Ethics & Professionalism

    Topics include: Dealing with etiquette dilemmas, personal issues, and difficult people, effective communication, and communication with influence.

  • 6, 7 August, International Business Protocol

    Topics include: Seating protocol during meetings, the importance of ranks & status, impactful impressions, gift-giving etiquette & protocol.

  • 13, 14 August, International Cultural Intelligence

    Topics include: Cultural & emotional intelligence, understanding cultures, differences in thinking, problem-solving & decision making, conflict/negotiation style.

  • 20, 21 August, Diplomatic Writing Skills

    Topics include: Critical thinking, resolutions, (written) communication & objections, writing of memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and treaties.

  • 27, 28 August, Dine like a Diplomat

    Topics include: Host duties, guest receiving protocol, dining table protocol, etiquette during dining & lunch, handling the silverware.

Participants are:

  • Government Representatives: Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary Consuls & Embassy Staff;
  • Business Professionals: Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Business Development Professionals;
  • Executives & Professionals: National & Local Government’s Officials, City Marketing & Investments Promotion Executives | International Organizations Staff;
  • Professionals are active in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry.

How to Apply: Fill and send the registration form, specify the name of the masterclass and days, we will send you the program and the bank detail to submit the fee of participation to confirm your seat.

Register

10 DAYS ADVANCED EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SOFT DIPLOMACY IN BUSINESS & RELATIONS MANAGMENT (EAP-40-21-A)Summer discount

ADVANCED PROGRAM

23 August – 03 September 2021

Mode of Study: Online

Time: 10:00 – 14:00hrs | 16:00 – 20:00hrs CET (The Netherlands).

10 Blocks of 4 hours each day.

Fee of participation:  € 700,00  for the total program, including:

  • Method action Learning model;
  • Digital material;
  • Personalised assessment;
  • Certificate EQF 7 level of ProtocolToday Academy. 

BECOME A MINDFUL EXECUTIVE WITH THE SKILLS TO NAVIGATE
& OPERATE SMOOTHLY AROUND THE GLOBE

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today

Background & Objectives

The world is transforming into a global village and needs executives who can navigate smoothly across cultures.

Global Mindset Skills Provides you with:

  • A cosmopolitan outlook: understanding of global systems, global value chains, cultures, values, political and economic systems in other countries;
  • Mindfulness skills: understanding of cultural diversity, communication, and building relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Globalisation is changing the world in every aspect. Traditional industrial economies are transforming into entrepreneurial economies. There is a need for leaders, entrepreneurs, directors, managers, government officials, consultants and executives with global mindset skills, e.g. the skills for profound relations management with people from different cultures and with different values.

Program & Topics include:

23, 24 Aug, International Business Etiquette        

Topics include: How to dress appropriately, personal style and its influence on your communication and introducing people in business context;

25, 26 Aug, Business Ethics & Professionalism

Topics include: Dealing with etiquettes dilemmas, personal issues, and difficult people, effective communication and communication with influence.

27, 30 Aug, International Business Protocol

Topics include: Seating protocol during meetings, importance of ranks & status, impactful impressions, gift giving etiquette & protocol.

31 Aug, 01 Sep International Cultural Intelligence

Topics include: Cultural & emotional intelligence, understanding cultures, differences in thinking, problems solving & decision making, conflict/negotiation style.

02, 03 Sep Dine like a Diplomat

Topics include: Host duties, guest receiving protocol, dining table protocol, etiquette during dining & lunch, handling the silverware.

Participants:

  • Government Representatives: Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary Consuls & Embassy Staff;
  • Business Professionals: Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Business Development Professionals;
  • Executives & Professionals: National & Local Government’s Officials, City Marketing & Investments Promotion Executives | International Organizations Staff;
  • Professionals active in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry.

How to Apply: Full and send the registration form, specify the name of the masterclass and days, we will send you the program and the bank detail to submit the fee of participation to confirm your seat.

Register

SIX DAYS MASTERCLASSES IN GLOBAL MINDSET SKILLS FEBRUARY 2021

February 

Mode of Study: Online

Language: English

Time: 10:00 – 14:00, CET

Fee per masterclass € 90.00, six masterclasses: € 486.00

BECOME A MINDFUL EXECUTIVE WITH THE SKILLS TO NAVIGATE
& OPERATE SMOOTHLY AROUND THE GLOBE

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today

The world is transforming into a global village and needs executives who can navigate smoothly across cultures.
Globalisation is changing the world in every aspect. Traditional industrial economies are transforming into entrepreneurial economies. There is a need for leaders, entrepreneurs, directors, managers, government officials, consultants and executives with global mindset skills, e.g. the skills for profound relations management with people from different cultures and with different values.
Local companies are becoming international and must deal, directly or indirectly, with foreign business partners. They must cooperate with international clients, colleagues, stakeholders, agents, employees, etc. There is a need for soft skills.
In the entrepreneurial economy, companies are becoming smaller, international, less hierarchical, process oriented, diverse and are driven by abilities of executives to communicate, collaborate and abilities for co-creation.

Topics and dates:

  • February 17, International Business Ethics & Professionalism

  • February 18, International Business Etiquette

  • February 19, International Business Protocol

  • February 24, International Cultural Intelligence

  • February 25, Dine like a Diplomat

  • February 26, Diplomatic Writing Skills

Key topics include:

  • Business card protocol & hand shakeThe art of conversation both in person and on phone;
  • Hoe to dress appropriately, personal style and its influence on your communication;
  • Seating protocol by meetings;
  • Importance of rank & status;
  • Gift giving etiquette & protocol;
  • Emotional intelligence;
  • The power of culture in business;
  • Powe dinstance;
  • Host duties & his protocol;
  • Dinning tble protocol & etiquette;
  • Handling the silverware.
Register

Would you like to select another date that is best for your schedule?

More information and registration:

SIX DAYS MASTERCLASSES IN GLOBAL MINDSET SKILLS MARCH 2021

March 

Mode of Study: Online

Language: English

Time: 10:00 – 14:00, CET

Fee per masterclass € 90.00, six masterclasses: € 486.00

BECOME A MINDFUL EXECUTIVE WITH THE SKILLS TO NAVIGATE
& OPERATE SMOOTHLY AROUND THE GLOBE

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today

The world is transforming into a global village and needs executives who can navigate smoothly across cultures.
Globalisation is changing the world in every aspect. Traditional industrial economies are transforming into entrepreneurial economies. There is a need for leaders, entrepreneurs, directors, managers, government officials, consultants and executives with global mindset skills, e.g. the skills for profound relations management with people from different cultures and with different values.
Local companies are becoming international and must deal, directly or indirectly, with foreign business partners. They must cooperate with international clients, colleagues, stakeholders, agents, employees, etc. There is a need for soft skills.
In the entrepreneurial economy, companies are becoming smaller, international, less hierarchical, process oriented, diverse and are driven by abilities of executives to communicate, collaborate and abilities for co-creation.

Topics and dates:

  • March 17, International Business Ethics & Professionalism
  • March 18, International Business Etiquette
  • March 19, International Business Protocol
  • March 24, International Cultural Intelligence
  • March 25, Dine like a Diplomat
  • March 26, Diplomatic Writing Skills.

Key topics include:

  • Business card protocol & hand shake;
  • The art of conversation both in person and on phone;
  • Hoe to dress appropriately, personal style and its influence on your communication;
  • Seating protocol by meetings;
  • Importance of rank & status;
  • Gift giving etiquette & protocol;
  • Emotional intelligence;
  • The power of culture in business;
  • Powe dinstance;
  • Host duties & his protocol;
  • Dinning tble protocol & etiquette;
  • Handling the silverware.
Register

Would you like to select another date that is best for your schedule?

More information and registration: