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Protocol Training:  Training for corporate and government protocol offices or departments are tailored and time dedicated from a few hours to a half day to full day or more as needed.  Topics include:  precedence, seating, ceremonies, flags, gift giving, VIP visits, security, and military customs and courtesies among others.  Please contact us to discuss your specific needs and program development. 


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Dining Tutorial
Dining Tutorial
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Seminars:  All programs below may be tailored to your specific needs and Modules at the end may be added or deleted depending on timing constraints.  

"Working with the Military"
Do you do business with the US Military, Senior Ranking Officials in the Department of Defense or International Dignitaries?  We can assist you in all aspects of Military Customs, Courtesies and Traditions ranging from invitaitons to ceremonies and conferences, flag setup and understading rank structure.  

Topics Include:

  • Military and civilian rank structure
  • Conferences and meetings
  • Flags
  • Seating
  • Ceremonies
  • Invitations
  • Receptions and socials

"Corporate Business Etiquette"
In the global work force, success requires both technical job knowledge and confidence inspiring social skills.  This seminar will increase participants' awareness of business protocol and etiquette skills that set them apart from the competition, positively impacting the bottom line. 

Topics Include:

    • First Impressions
    • World Class Handshakes
    • Eye Contact and Posture
    • Name Tags
    • Making Introductions
    • Remembering Names
    • Business Card Protocol
    • Communications Technology
    • Networking Techniques

"Succeeding in the Global Arena"
Competition in today's global business arena is keen.  Good business protocol skills are necessary for anyone engaged in global business.  This seminar is for anyone whose job requires communicating, negotiation and socializing in the global marketplace. 

Topics Include:
    • Corporate Business Etiquette plus:
    • Global Awareness
    • Business Attire
    • Forms of Address
    • Position and Status
    • Global Communication Styles
    • Perspectives on "time"
    • Gift Giving Protocol
    • Strategic Do's and Don'ts

"Dining Skills Experience and Tutorial"
The global business environment compels us to socialize and conduct business at the dining table more than ever before.   Executives at all levels host guests and conduct business over meals.  In this competitive atmosphere of opportunities, good dining skills are a must.  

Topics Include:

    • Invitations and R.s.v.p.
    • Introductions
    • Receiving Lines
    • Host, Guest of Honor, and Guest Responsibilities
    • American and Continental Styles of Eating
    • Silent Service Code of Serving
    • Silverware Savvy
    • Navigating the Place Setting
    • Toasting - When and How
    • Business Cards
    • Thank You Notes 


Modules that may be added to any format or as a stand alone keynote topic:

Precedence
US Flag Protocol
Gift Giving
Cubical Etiquette
Communications Netiquette
Preparing for the Interview (especially helpful for students and college graduates entering the work force.)

Don't see what you need?   Give KDRyan, Inc. a call to determine if a specially developed and tailored program is right for you. 



KDRyan, Inc.    245 South Van Dorn Street, Box 120,  Alexandria VA 22304
Government Clearance.  (703) 850-5378     
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