Comments on: Knowledge of Protocol: Building Block for an International Career http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/04/14/knowledge-of-protocol-building-block-for-an-international-career/ Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:17:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lawrence Dunham http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/04/14/knowledge-of-protocol-building-block-for-an-international-career/comment-page-1/#comment-2265 Lawrence Dunham Mon, 12 May 2014 16:47:44 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/2014/04/14/knowledge-of-protocol-building-block-for-an-international-career/#comment-2265 Dr. Mueller's advice that knowledge of protocol is an essential element to a successful international career is right on the mark. Although indispensable to the conduct of diplomacy, protocol also plays an important role in all aspects of international interactions, whether they are business transactions, educational exchanges or simply social encounters. Understanding and applying protocol principles enables us to avoid distractions, embarrassments and surprises, to identify and resolve problems before they occur, to provide order to proceedings, and to create a positive and friendly environment, facilitating the conduct of the business at hand. Lawrence Dunham Senior Associate, Protocol Partners Former U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol Dr. Mueller’s advice that knowledge of protocol is an essential element to a successful international career is right on the mark.

Although indispensable to the conduct of diplomacy, protocol also plays an important role in all aspects of international interactions, whether they are business transactions, educational exchanges or simply social encounters. Understanding and applying protocol principles enables us to avoid distractions, embarrassments and surprises, to identify and resolve problems before they occur, to provide order to proceedings, and to create a positive and friendly environment, facilitating the conduct of the business at hand.

Lawrence Dunham
Senior Associate, Protocol Partners
Former U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol

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