Training on protocol for leaders
Protocol is the universal language of diplomacy with a set of rules that highranking officials, diplomats and people of high social class follow in the conduct of business, government, politics and any social gatherings. Leaders must learn protocol to command more respect and gain a mark of distinction as someone with education, class, finesse and skilled at handling different types of people and situations.
To equip you with the right knowledge and skills on this, the Center for Global Best Practices will host a special program entitled, “Best Practices in Business and Government Protocol” on May 18, at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City.
For a complete list of best practices programs, you may visit www.cgbp.org or call Manila, +63 2-5568968/69; Cebu, +63 325123106 to 07 and Legazpi, +63 52-7360148. Some examples of protocol: You never sit the president or head of state with his back behind a door for safety reasons.
You give the seat of honor to your important guest in riding a car, airplane, or other mode of transport.
There is a protocol for addressing and meeting public officials and company visits.
When you want to rub elbows with high ranking officials, wine and dine with the kings and queens, the royalties and other VIPs, or simply wish to learn how to handle your subordinates, bosses or your in-laws, it comes handy that you know your protocol. It is also helpful that you have a trained protocol officer or a protocol manual in your organization to guide you in times when protocol calls for the occasion.
This special program will feature Ambassador Jose Abeto Zaide (Ret.), the former chief of protocol of the Department of Foreign Affairs. As a career diplomat, he has 40 years of solid experience in diplomacy and foreign affairs, being assigned as ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and France.
Another distinguished speaker is Ruy Moreno, vice-chairman of the Center for Global Best Practices and concurrently holds the positions of chairman of the Philippine-Myanmar Business Council, executive director of the International Chamber of Commerce Philippines, and director for operations of the private sector-National Competitiveness Council (2008 to present). He brings with him a wealth of experience having been the managing partner in Arthur Andersen Vietnam (1990-2000), the first honorary consul general of the Philippines in Ho Chi Minh City (1995-2000).