MASTERCLASS THE POWER OF GIFTS IN BUSINESS & DIPLOMACY (GMS-6)

4-5 February | 15-16 April | 17-18th June

Time: 10:00-12:00 hrs or 16:00-18:00 hrs. (CET) Amsterdam. Request another schedule if necessary.

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*Request special prices for embassies and companies.

Fee one masterclass: the member price is   €80.00, non-member price €92.00, including:

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Learn Today & Practice Today! “The Smart Way of Building Relations”

The Importance of Gift Giving

Gift-giving and receiving are vital in building and maintaining professional relations. It’s an appreciation for loyalty and an intelligent way to sustain unique relations.

Giving a gift in the business area is considered a symbol of friendship, peace, and progress, transmitted through colours and logos and the image and reputation of a person, company, and corporation.

This Masterclass has been created from the pillars of Etiquette, Protocol, Ethics, and Cultural Aspects.

Topics: 

  • Gift giving is the art of  the Smart way of building relations, The art of giving in business;
  • Etiquette and protocol for gifting;
  • Corporate gifts; dos & don’ts.

Participants are:

  • Government Representatives: Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary Consuls & Embassy Staff;
  • Business Professionals: Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Business Development Professionals;
  • Executives & Professionals: National & Local Government Officials, City Marketing & Investments Promotion Executives | International Organizations Staff;
  • Professionals are active in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry;
  • Students
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MASTERCLASS DINE LIKE A DIPLOMAT (GMS-7)

5-6th February | 17-18 April | 19-20 June.

Mode of Study: Online

There are two available times: 10:00-12:00 hrs. or 16:00–18:00 hrs. (CET) Amsterdam. If necessary, request another schedule.

YOUR LOCAL TIME

Twoo hours per day of class.

*Request special prices for embassies and companies

Fee one masterclass: the member price is €80.00, non-member price €92.00, including:

ABOUT PROTOCOLTODAY ACADEMY

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. 

Good dining skills are necessary when conducting business abroad or entertaining international clients in your country. Table manners (or lack thereof) can impact how individuals and the companies they represent are perceived.

This masterclass will reinforce your talents and provide valuable skills to enable you to master the appropriate skills in dining with executives from around the world, including host and guest duties, eating styles, mingling proficiency and creating appropriate conversations.

Key topics include:

  • Protocol to make invitations, extend, accept, and cancel, Receiving of guests: what should you do at the receiving line?
  • Host duties and his protocol, Organizing a proper business luncheon;
  • Select restaurant, table setting, greeting guests, hospitality, and protocol aspects, Seating guidelines: correct seating for a business meal;
  • Dining table protocol & etiquette, Handling the silverware.

Participants are:

  • Young Diplomats,  Young Business people;
  • Government Representatives: Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary Consuls & Embassy Staff;
  • Business Professionals: Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Business Development Professionals;
  • Executives & Professionals: National & Local Government Officials, City Marketing & Investments Promotion Executives | International Organizations Staff;
  • Professionals are active in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry.
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“THE POWER OF IMAGE” VIP EXECUTIVE PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

11-12sd February | 22-23rd April | 24-25th June.

Mode of Study: Online

There are two available times: 10:00-12:00 hrs. or 16:00–18:00 hrs. (CET) Amsterdam. If necessary, request another schedule.

YOUR LOCAL TIME

Two hours per day of class.

*Request special prices for embassies and companies

Fee one masterclass: the member price is  €80.00, non-member price is €92.00

  • Method action Learning model;
  • Digital material;
  • Personalized assessment;
  • Certificate EQF 7 level of ProtocolToday Academy
  • Accredited by CPD in the United Kingdom

PROTOCOLTODAY ACADEMY

Become a mindful executive with the skills to navigate & operate

smoothly around the globe!

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today

Relations in business and social domains are more accessible if the concerned individuals are perceived as trustworthy, respectable, and have proper business etiquette.

The three components of business etiquette (appearance, communication, and behaviour) are at the core of this masterclass.

Interactions, such as polite greetings, courteous conversations, and active listening, impact how others perceive you. Knowing how to make a great first impression, dress appropriately, read body language, etc., helps you present yourself in an impactful way.

MASTERCLASSES:

  • Dress code in Business and Diplomacy
  • Etiquette and Professional Communication
  • The Árt of Gift Giving and Receiving
  • Dining Etiquette

Key topics include:

  • Dress impact: personal style and its influence on your image, profile and communication
  • High-level officials’ events in business & diplomacy
  • Elements of Verbal – non-verbal communication;
  • Reasons for offering a gift
  • When to give a gift?
  • Gifts presented in public
  • Dining table protocol & etiquette
  • Handling table setting cutlery
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2 DAYS EXECUTIVE PROGRAM GLOBAL MINDSET IN BUSINESS

27-28th March | 12-13rd June

2 days on-site program

Avenue: The Hague, The Netherlands

Timetable: 9:00:00– 17:00hrs.

*Request special prices for embassies.

The participation fee: the member price is € 317.00, the non-member price is € 352.00 (excl. 21% tax) 

Dress code: Business formal.

Limited to 8 participants!

INCLUDES:

  • Mode of action, learning model;
  • Personalised evaluation;
  • Certificate at EQF level 7 with international accreditation by CPD (Continuing Professional Development), United Kingdom.
  • F&B (soft drinks and lunch)

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Become a mindful executive with the skills to navigate & operate smoothly around the globe. 

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today!

The world is becoming a global village and needs executives who can navigate smoothly between cultures.

Knowledge of International Cultural Intelligence, Protocol and Etiquette International are essential tools to develop your diplomatic skills (Soft Diplomacy Skills) and understand the mechanisms of new business methods.

A global mindset aims to increase your company’s productivity by working naturally, taking care of your company’s or corporation’s image to create the desired positive impact, minimising misunderstandings, taking the short path to success and doing lasting, fruitful businesses.

The business community, the government, and other interested parties that drive and impact the national and local economy must be prepared and trained to deal with business people, ambassadors, and other foreign VIPs to protect their image.

GENERAL PROGRAM
  • The Power of Corporate Image
  • Business Ethics and Professionalism
  • The Business and Diplomatic Protocol as a Power Tool
  • International Cultural Intelligence
  • The Power of Gifts in Business and Diplomacy

PARTICIPANTS ARE:

  • Young Diplomats and Young Business people;
  • Government Representatives: Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary Consuls & Embassy Staff;
  • Business Professionals: Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Business Development Professionals;
  • Executives & Professionals: National & Local Government Officials, City Marketing & Investments Promotion Executives, International Organizations Staff;
  • Professionals are active in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry.
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MASTERCLASSES INSIGHTS IN DUTCH ECONOMIC & BUSINESS STRUCTURE & FRAMEWORK (MGO-21-F)

Reserve the preferred date.

*Request special prices for embassies and companies.

Mode of Study: Online or in-class in any country around the world.

Become a mindful executive with the skills to navigate & operate smoothly around the globe! 

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today

Our training programs enable executives to represent themselves and their organisation with excellence, distinction and capabilities to bridge cultural and diplomatic gaps.

Key topics:

  • Geo-economic structure of The Netherlands;
  • The Dutch innovation framework;
  • Top-sector policy;
  • Governmental and private organizations active in entrepreneurship and international business;
  • Funding and financing tools.

Target audience:

  • For diplomats & Executives working in the Netherlands 

  • Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary consuls;

  • Government officials, PR staff, protocol officers, board members;

  • Employees/managers of NGO’s and international organisations;

  • Business executives & Entrepreneurs. Key topics.

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MASTERCLASS NEGOTIATION SKILLS IN BUSINESS

13-14 February | 24-25th April | 26-27 June

Mode of Study: Online

Time: 10:00-12:00 or 16:00 – 18:00 hrs. (CET) Amsterdam

YOUR LOCAL TIME

Limited availability!

Participation fee: the member price is €160.00, non-member price is €184.00

Including:

  • Method action Learning model;
  • Digital material;
  • Personalized assessment;
  • Certificate EQF 7 level of ProtocolToday Academy
  • Accredited by CPD in the United Kingdom

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EXPERT IN INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION

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 negotiate smoothly around cultures.

In this masterclass, we will provide participants with a concise and hands-on boot camp of what is needed to develop themselves into skilled and successful (international) negotiators. What analytical framework can the negotiator employ to prepare more effectively? How to better understand his/her behaviour and that of others? What strategies and tactics are there to know about? The role of persuasion, culture, power and communication.

Themes: 

  • Fundamentals for successful negotiations
  • Methodology for negotiation analysis
  • Short, high-impact exercises and self-reflection.

Participants are:

  • Young Diplomats,  Young Business people;
  • Government Representatives: Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary Consuls & Embassy Staff;
  • Business Professionals: Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Business Development Professionals;
  • Executives & Professionals: National & Local Government Officials, City Marketing & Investments Promotion Executives | International Organizations Staff;
  • Professionals are active in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry.
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MASTERCLASSES FOR DIPLOMATS & EXECUTIVES WORKING IN THE NETHERLANDS (MGO-21-F)

Reserve the preferred date.

*Request special prices for embassies and companies.

Mode of Study: Online or in-class in any country around the world.

Our training programs enable executives to represent themselves and their organisation with excellence, distinction and capabilities to bridge cultural and diplomatic gaps.

Become a mindful executive with the skills to navigate & operate smoothly around the globe!

Global Mindset Skills
Learn Today & Practice Today

Our training programs enable executives to represent themselves and their organisation with excellence, distinction and capabilities to bridge cultural and diplomatic gaps.

Business Etiquette in The Netherlands

Key topics:

  • Dutch soberness: “Doe Normaal”;

  • Business communication in The Netherlands;

  • Business card Protocol and etiquette

  • Practices: punctuality and introductions;

  • Relations management: body language, handshake and networking.

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Insights in Dutch Economic & Business Structure and Framework

Key topics:

  • Geo-economic structure of The Netherlands;
  • The Dutch innovation framework;
  • Top-sector policy;
  • Governmental and private organisations active in entrepreneurship and international business;
  • Funding and financing tools.

Target audience:

  • Ambassadors, Diplomats, Honorary consuls;

  • Government officials, PR staff, protocol officers, board members;

  • Employees/managers of NGO’s and international organisations;

  • Business executives & Entrepreneurs. Key topics.

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SME INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING

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SME International Business is organising an international meeting every month on the last Thursday of the month.

Dates and guest countries:

27th March | 24th April | 29th May | 26th June | 25th Sep | 27th Nov 

Time: 16:00 – 18:00 hrs. CET Ámsterdam

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Mode: Online

Dress code: Business formal

Investment: €50.00 per networking | Package of three events: €100.00

You will obtain for the subject country:

  • Insights in the economic developments and opportunities;
  • Meet and connect with entrepreneurs, share business experiences and tips and tricks to solve potential issues;
  • Explore alliance and cooperation opportunities
  • Meet and connect with potential customers
  • Prime access to business services, including contracting and legal services.

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We Connect SME’s around the World!

SMEs, which include multinationals’ local operations, are the main driving force of the economy in developing and developed countries. They are the economy’s engine because they are entrepreneurial, fast, agile, flexible, resilient, and responsive to market trends and developments. As such, they have the best capabilities to serve clients worldwide.

Each country has its own cultural and protocol aspects that govern behaviour and buying criteria. Understanding the local customs can simplify dealings with each other.

Therefore, ProtocolToday will organise a series of sessions focusing on the cultural aspects, soft skills, protocol, and negotiation skills of businesses in different countries.

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General Program 

16.00 – 16.05: Welcome by Adriana Flores MA, Director of ProtocolToday;

16.05 – 16.25: Meet & Greet participants: pitch by participants;

16.25 – 16.45: Economic profile of the subject country by Dr. Dewanand Mahadew;

16.45 – 17.15: Cultural aspect of doing business in the subject country by special guest;

17.15 – 17.55: Sharing experiences of doing business in the subject country;

17.55 – 18.00: Closure by Adriana Flores.

HOST

INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS

PARTICIPANTS ARE:

Business people | Exporters | Entrepreneurs | Executives

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