Course BannerState Protocol

  • Introduction to Modern Protocol and how it Evolved
  • Protocol on Official Occasions
  • Styles and Titles in Jamaica
  • Precedence for Post-nominal Letters
  • Standard Forms of Address
  • Formal and Semi-formal Openings and Closings
  • Flag Etiquette

Finessing the Business Meal: How To Feel Comfortable in Any Dining Situation

  • Effective Business Entertaining
  • Host, Hostess, and Guest Duties
  • Silverware Savvy
  • Navigating the Place Setting
  • Body Language at the Table
  • Handling Accidents
  • Napkin Etiquette
  • Seating Etiquette
  • Eating Various Foods (e.g. Shelled Fish etc.)
  • Toasting
  • Forms of Service
  • Table Conversation
  • Styles of Eating
  • Types of Meals and Wines
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Dining

Mastering Your Mingling Ability: How To Improve Your Networking Skills

  • How To Make An Entrance
  • How To Gracefully End A Conversation
  • Small Talk Made Easy
  • Remembering Names
  • The Art of Handshaking
  • Making Eye Contact
  • Introducing Yourself and Others
  • Conversation Skills
  • Handling Difficult Customers and Stakeholders
  • The Dos and Don'ts of Networking

 Business Meeting Protocol

  • Rules for Business Meeting Etiquette
  • Responding to Introductions
  • Business Card Protocol

Techno Etiquette for Today: How To Communicate Effectively In The Digital Age

  • Telephone Savvy - Cellular Phones, Beeper and Speakerphone Protocol
  • E-Mail Protocol
  • Answering Machine and Voice Mail Protocol
  • Video Conferencing Protocol

Dress for Success: How To Turn Your First Impression Into A Lasting Impression

  • Understanding Social Dress Codes
  • Dressing for State and Official Functions
  • Appropriate dress for business and business related occasions
  • Fabrics & styles that transition well from day to evening
  • Choosing styles to suit your body type
  • Color Coordination
  • Accessorizing
  • Make-up application
  • Fabulous Fabrics (Textures)
  • Travel Wardrobe that packs a punch (meetings/conferences, workshops, trade fairs etc.)
  • Building a 10 piece wardrobe
  • Dressing for the international business person