PROTOCOLTODAY: THE ART OF GIVING A GOOD IMPRESSION

PERS ARTICLE Written by Prensaanimal on 4 October 2022

In an executive meeting, a diplomatic visit or even an informal dinner, the way we convey our image and words can be essential to leave a good impression, finalise a deal or start a long-term business relationship.

ProtocolToday is a global organisation with expertise in international protocol, diplomacy and soft skills, both in the public and private sectors, to make meetings successful.

“We advise and train businessmen, diplomats or leaders to develop a global mindset, improve their etiquette and verbal communications, to make national and international deals and businesses,” explained Adriana Flores, executive director of ProtocolToday.

One of ProtocolToday’s missions is to empower its clients to work naturally, taking care of their image and that of their company or organisation.

The company, a specialist in protocol and diplomacy, teaches in an agile and professional way how to behave at an event, how to express a good speech, what to say and what not to say according to the time and place, and how to make a good impression, what is the correct clothing for women and men depending on the country, among other items.

“Regardless of the studies and experience that an entrepreneur has, he must know these matters to create the desired positive impact, since he can determine the short or long way to achieve a business; communication is not only verbal, we even teach how to communicate via e-mail; people in Latin America have different cultural traits than those of the United States, Europe or Asia. Therefore, the cultural standards of each region must be known”, said the executive.

Adriana Flores is an international expert in protocol and diplomatic skills with more than 18 years of experience. She has worked for royal family members, businesspeople, and presidents, among other prominent figures. She has a master’s in Protocol and Soft Diplomacy Skills in Europe.

ProtocolToday was founded in the Netherlands in 2014 and began its foray into Mexico in 2019, when Adriana Flores gave training in Morelia, Michoacán. Later, in August of this year, she gave a two-day master class in Mexico City and another master class in Querétaro for Coparmex (Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic).

ProtocolToday is internationally certified by CTD (Continuing Professional Development), a body established in the United Kingdom.

The firm has worked with over 700 business people, diplomats, leaders and students from 53 countries. It can serve embassies, consulates, legal ministries, universities, institutes, companies, SMEs and foundations from all sectors, such as technology, finance, logistics, affairs, services, marketing and government.

ABOUT PROTOCOTODY ACADEMY

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NEWS. VIP SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE GLOBAL MINDSET

Dear readers,
Welcome

 

It is a great honour to present the new section VIP Special Edition of Magazine Global Mindset, “Navigating smoothly around the world”. Magazine to reach and connect executives, diplomats and students.

This VIP Special Edition will find exclusive interviews with outstanding and internationally successful entrepreneurs and excellencies.

In the first edition, we will have a big honour to share an Exclusive VIP Interview with His Excellency Hidehisa Horinouchi, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

In Magazine Global Mindset, you will also find articles by our international writers specialising in Protocol, Diplomacy, Cultural Intelligence and Etiquette, and being the best place to promote your company internationally. At ProtocolToday, the Netherlands, we work with high-level international standards.

Cordially, you are invited to register to be part of the Club VIP Special Edition Magazine Global Mindset.

“We are a capacity development company connecting values, cultures, organisations, individuals and societies around the world.”

Kind Regards,

Adriana Flores, Publisher and Editor

Wilfredo Pérez, Co-Editor

And

ProtocolToday Team

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DEVELOP YOUR PROTOCOL & SOFT DIPLOMACY SKILLS

ProtocolToday is a capacity development company specialises in connecting values, culture throw soft power en protocol based on understanding of the use of soft and hard power in de public and private sectors around the world taking care of the imago to work in a natural way. ProtocolToday enables organizations, embassies and individuals to meet the needs and expectations at national and international stages in public and private sectors. Our masterclass training programs enable your staff to represent themselves and the organization with excellence and distinction.

All our programs and services are designed to share tailored information and “bridge” gaps.

Our clients are: ambassadors, diplomats, embassy staff, consulates, honorary counsels, government officials, and employees/managers of international organizations, entrepreneurs, directors, managers, public relations staff, protocol officers, board members, consultants and other professionals active in the international domain.

 
PROTOCOL & SOFT DIPLOMACY

The advancements in modern communication, such as emails and social media, have made protocol and soft diplomacy even more relevant, as these skills are essential in creating differentiation, appeal and making deep impacts on stakeholders. For these differentiations it is important to train the staff through customised programs and enhance their cultural sensory and soft diplomacy skills.

Soft diplomacy moves through a continuum – from a strategy of coercion, to non-confrontational action. It relies on consultation, mediation, negotiation and an acknowledgement of the important role of values, culture and ethics in inter-personal relations.

Therefore, our trainings in protocol and soft diplomacy skills are geared at helping professionals to develop skills in effective cross-cultural communication, tactful social interactions, keen observation and effective public relations.

Our programs include awareness about the sociology and anthropology of people of different regional and cultural groupings, to ensure understanding of empathy, cultural sensitivity, ultimately and creation of delightful interactions.

KEY CHALLENGES
  • Build the right images and perceptions about your nations and its qualities;
  •  Facilitate process for Twinned Cities with Dutch cities;
  • Be instrumental in building business and cultural relations;
  • Organize events that create impact and experience;
  • Be the soft engine (first impressions) connecting stakeholders from your country with Dutch stakeholders.
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