Program Designers/Creators: Cherlynn Conetsco, IAPC President and Alinda Lewris, IAPC Executive Director
Authorized/Approved: Roger E. Axtell, bestselling author of ten books, including the most recent "Essential Do's and Taboos: The Complete Guide to International Business and Leisure Travel."
Axtell is "one of the twenty-five most influential people in international trade" --- World Trade Magazine
Designed for all, especially business and international professionals, the IAPC curriculum provides tools to avoid missteps and enhance cultural understandings.
Developed from a collective 100+ years of international experiences by instructors who have lived, worked, traveled, and trained in more than 100* countries.
Distinguished world leaders and corporate executives continue to share their wisdom with IAPC to help maintain program relevance and strengthen international relations.
Do's & Taboos modules features:
essentials of international protocol, etiquette, and civility
fresh options in face-to-face and electronic communication
universal, multicultural practices, as well as specific overviews of popular country locations
multicultural business and social entertaining norms
practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to avoid faux pas and face the world with confidence
*Afghanistan, Algeria, Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Croatia, Colombia, Congo ( Zaire ) , Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ecuador, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, Serbia & Montenegro, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, United Arabic Emirates (UAE), United States, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
IAPC | Civility, Country-Specific Do's and Taboos, and International Protocol | Washington DC
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