Best Practices for Protocol Officers

Introduction

A high-performing protocol officer must be a good facilitator, negotiator, researcher, conversationalist, networker, and event organizer. They can communicate clearly, analyze and report on situations, remain calm under pressure, treat people with respect and dignity and multi-task, when representing their organization in cross cultural settings.

This Best Practices for Protocol Officers training course is designed to enable you to boost your personal and interpersonal skills when you represent your organization nationally and internationally.

This GLOMACS Best Practices for Protocol Officers training course highlights:

• How leaders expect protocol officers to support their organization nationally and internationally
• The five key roles of protocol officers and the capabilities needed in each role
• Verbal and non-verbal communication skills for effective diplomacy
• Step-by-step approach for planning, delivering, and evaluating both formal and social diplomatic events
• International behavioral expectations for conduct and etiquette

Objectives

By the end of this Best Practices for Protocol Officers training course participants will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge, and behaviors:

• Conducting quantitative and qualitative research, analyzing results, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations
• Building relationships with and between others based on trust and respect
• Asking good questions and listening to answers, checking understanding and reframing
• Drafting diplomatic documents including letters of introduction, event invitations, briefings, and emails
• Reading and understanding complex and technical diplomatic documents, summarizing, and explaining key points
• Structuring presentations so key points are understood and remembered
• Creating and delivering events that support a positive reputation for their organization

Training Methodology

The Best Practices for Protocol Officers training course combines presentations that share both theory and industry best practices with practical sessions in accordance with adult learning and blended learner-centered principles.

Participants will have opportunities to put into practice the skills they develop and enhance during the course. We make the most of small and whole group exercises, videos, case studies, peer exchange, brainstorming, role plays, simulations, and discussions.

We will spend time working one-on-one and in small groups to resolve the challenges participants face. They will leave with new ideas and skills they can implement immediately they step back into their teams.

Participants are encouraged to reflect on and discuss their own professional issues and experiences. Overall, 50% of training will be experiential and 50% will be theoretical.

Participants will receive a workshop manual with an introduction to the training course slides, overview, background information, exercises, and plenty of space for their own notes.

Organisational Impact

Participants will return to their organizations able to fulfill the responsibilities of a protocol office including:

• Research to detect potential issues and conflicts, plus advice on how to respond
• Building strong relationships with external stakeholders, both individuals and organizations
• Delivering formal and informal events for diplomats and country leaders that strengthen relationships with other countries and organizations
• Supporting public relations and reputation management activities
• Administering protocol processes and procedures so these are efficient and effective

Personal Impact

Participants attending this Best Practices for Protocol Officers training course will hear and discuss latest protocol and diplomacy strategies and hone their skills in:

• Conducting research, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, making recommendations, and presenting to their executives and leaders
• Event management including planning, implementation, and post-event evaluation
• Verbal and non-verbal communication via face2face, phone, email, and social media
• Administrative functions including arranging travel, visas, and accommodation