Training Catalog 2019 Training Catalog Jan 2019 | Page 24

Business Etiquette This course examines the basics, most importantly to be considerate of others, dress/appearance, the workplace versus social situations, business meetings, proper introductions and "the handshake", conversation skills/small talk, cultural differences affecting international business opportunities, dealing with interruptions, and proper business email and telephone etiquette. Have you ever been in a situation where: • You met someone important and had no idea what to say or do? • You spilled soup all over yourself at an important business event? • You showed up at an important meeting under or overdressed? Let’s face it: we’ve all had those embarrassing etiquette gaffes. Our Business Etiquette workshop will help your participants look and sound their best no matter what the situation. Course Outline: • • • • • Understanding Etiquette Networking for Success The Meet and Greet The Dining in Style Eating Out • • • • • Business Email Etiquette Telephone Etiquette The Written Letter Dressing for Success International Etiquette Business Succession Planning Business succession planning is all about being prepared. The loss of valuable leadership can cripple even the strongest of companies. Succession planning is an essential component to the survival and growth of any business. Whether it is grooming employees to become leaders, or preparing for an employee’s retirement your participants will identify common obstacles and how to overcome them. Our Business Succession Planning workshop will show you the differences between succession planning and mere replacement planning. How you prepare people to take on leadership responsibilities is just as important as hiring the right person for the job. Every company should have a form of succession planning in its portfolio. Course Outline: • • • • • Succession Planning Vs. Replacement Planning Preparing for the Planning Process Initiating Process The SWOT Analysis Developing the Succession Plan • • • • • Executing the Plan Gaining Support Managing the Change Overcoming Roadblocks Reaching the End