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ABOUTUS
ProtocolToday® in The Hague, The Netherlands, is an expert organisation in international protocol, diplomacy, soft skills, business etiquette, and international cultural intelligence and offers customised, solution-based training programs in the public and private sectors
We are a capacity development company connecting values, cultures, organisations, individuals and societies worldwide
We capitalise on our global network and large experience in business and dealing with people worldwide We train executives to use soft and hard power in profit, non-profit, public and government sectors worldwide.
ProtocolTodayhastrainedover800executives,diplomatsandgovernmentofficialsinover53countries
Through our training programs, we enable executives to feel comfortable in dealing with people from different backgrounds in multiple settings
OUREXPERTS
AdrianaFLORES,MA
ExecutiveDirector|TheNetherlands
AdrianaisthefounderofProtocolTodayandanexperiencedconsultant nProtocolandDiplomacy
he has a Master of Arts in Protocol and Diplomatic Soft Skills and a ostgraduatedegreeinProtocolandCeremonialfromtheInternational hoolofProtocolandDiplomacyinBelgium.
driana has worked for Ambassadors, diplomats and distinguished mpaniesintheNetherlandsandabroad;ShealsoworkedattheVIPentrum at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where she received national nd international delegations, including members of royal families, plomaticcorps,celebrities,politicalandreligiousleaders.
driana has received the 2021 Ibero-American Medal granted by the undaciónHonorisCausaInternacional(FHCI),asymbolawardedbased nhercareerandprofessionalsuccess,whichhasbeentheresultofa storyofeffortandexcellencewithhercompanyProtocolToday
Prof.Dr.DewanandMAHADEW
ProjectManager|TheNetherlands
Dewanand is an international expert with business development experienceinmorethan60countries Heisthemanagingdirectorof NewEconomyStrategies, Dean of the International Business Development Academy and Professor in International Business and StrategicManagementatUBISUniversityinGeneva.
Hehasmaster’sdegreesinprocessengineering,industrialmanagement, marketing, and business management and a DBA degree in strategic management
Hespeaksatdifferentconferencesworldwideandisavisitingprofessorat various universities His specialisations include concept development, business models engineering, innovation strategies, entrepreneurship, valuepropositionsandstrategicalliances.
ACADEMY
BECOMEAMINDFULEXECUTIVEWITHTHESKILLSTONAVIGATE&OPERATE SMOOTHLYAROUNDTHEGLOBE.
Our programs are accredited by CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Standards Office UK
ProofIt’sTrainingYouCanTrust!
All masterclass programs are one-day programs, practical and concluded with an integrated (personalised) assessment
Allmasterclassescanbedeliveredinanycityaroundtheworld.
ProfileofParticipants
YoungDiplomatsandYoungBusiness people;
GovernmentRepresentatives:Ambassadors, Diplomats,HonoraryConsuls&Embassy Staff;
BusinessProfessionals:Entrepreneurs, Consultants,BusinessDevelopment Professionals;
Executives&Professionals:National&Local GovernmentOfficials,CityMarketing& InvestmentsPromotionExecutives| InternationalOrganizationsStaff;
ProfessionalsareactiveintheHospitality& TourismIndustry.
ACADEMY
Structure & Didactics
Learn Today & Practice Today!
The ProtocolToday masterclass programs are one-day programs concluded with an integrated (personalized) assessment
ProtocolToday moderators consist of internationally experienced academics and professionals with a strong background in international business, global relations, and protocol They are competent in connecting concepts and protocol to the daily practice of (international) directors, managers, and executives and can support this through their large international network and international references
Teaching/Learning
Teaching/learning takes place on the basis of the Action Learning Model This learning concept requires the active and interactive participation of the participants In a logical sequence, several topics are discussed through the integration of theory, cases, and assignments, enabling participants to develop a sound understanding of the underlying concepts and to share experiences Participants will develop their confidence and professionalism in international protocol and soft diplomacy skills
Assessment
Demonstrate understanding of the content of masterclasses;
Demonstrate facilitation skills through capstone assessment;
Deliver training program and write self-evaluation report for review, assessment & feedback
Certification
Successful participants will receive a Certificate from the ProtocolToday Academy, Netherlands, at EQF level 7 (European Union Qualification Framework, Master level), based on the five Dublin descriptions ((EU Criteria for Higher Education), with the Accreditation of CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
Participation
The Masterclass programmes can be delivered online or in class in any city worldwide.
Itincludes: Full program; Action learning method; Digital reading material; Personalised evaluation; Certificate EQF 7 level of ProtocolToday Academy
Overview
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
TheMasterclassGMS-5DiplomaticWritingSkillscanbetakenseparately,or asapartoftheExecutiveProgram,GlobalMindsetSklls E X E C U T I V E P R O G R A M G L O B A L M I N D S E T S K I L L S
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, and others
Masterclasses
The Gloal Mindset Skills (GMS) Executive Program is composed of 7 masterclasses:
GMS-1InternationalBusinessEtiquette
GMS-2 Business Ethics & Professionalism
GMS-3 International Business Protocol
GMS-4 International Cultural Intelligence
GMS-5 Diplomatic Writing Skills
GMS-6 The Power of Gifts in Business & Diplomacy
GMS-7 Dine like a Diplomat
Formoreinformation,pleasevisit: www protocoltoday nl/academy/
GMS-5 DIPLOMATIC WRITING SKILLS
Diplomatic communication and correspondence are the keys to formal contact between states and between states and international organizations (e.g., the UN). Diplomatic communication involves communicating decisions, expressing approval/disapproval, congratulations, arrangements, initiating contacts, making proposals, and threatening
Keytopicsinclude:
Critical thinking, critical awareness of the right and wrong way to uselanguage;
How to observe protocol and corresponding language, The use of diplomaticlanguageinthemanagementofinternationalrelations; Writing notes, letters, memoranda, and other documents, Resolutions,memorandaofunderstanding(MOUs),andtreaties; Drafting of reports, speeches, statements, declarations, Symbols, andLogo;
Terms of address, Structure, layout of documents, and Sign off documents. M A S T E R C L A S S G M S5 D I P L O M A T I C W R I T I N G S K I L L S
Contact Information:
E:contact@protocoltoday.nl | M:+31(0)611681465 | W:www.protocoltoday.nl
TheHague,TheNetherlands
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