Business Etiquette and Protocol

Introduction

This program is designed for:

Personnel officers, personal assistants, employees in the hospitality business and all those whose position requires dealing and interacting with important persons in both government and private sectors.

Objectives

• Behave correctly in both business and social situations.
• Interact effectively with different types of guests.
• Play the role of the ideal host at various functions.
• Organize and manage events such as business luncheons and formal dinners.
• Meet and greet important guests, clients and customers in a proper manner.
• Deal successfully with the media.

Content

Definitions of Etiquette and Protocol

• The Importance of Etiquette in Business
• The Importance of Protocol in Business
• Applying the Right Behavior in Different Situations
• Creating the Right Image for your Organization
• Image Building and Image Management

Guest Relations

• Gaining Guests’ Respect
• Understanding Human Relations
• Proper Greetings and Introductions
• Professional Hand-Shaking
• Giving Business Cards in a Proper Way
• People’s Names (Pronunciation and Remembering)

The Ideal Host

• Key Qualities of the Ideal Host
• Dealing with Different Types of Guests
• Handling Difficult Personalities
• Dealing with Guests’ Complaints
• Handling Guests’ Complaints in a Timely Manner
• Perception and Business Relations

Managing Events and Behavior

• The Business Meal
• Table Manners at Business Lunches and Business Dinners
• Setting of the Room and Table
• Mistakes to Avoid at Business Events
• Meeting Guests at Airports

Proper Communication Etiquette

• Phone Etiquette
• Meeting Etiquette
• Email Etiquette

Handling the Media

• Dealing with Questions
• Handling Confidential Information
• Effective Public Relations