Manners are the happy way of doing things ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
IAPC paraphrase: Civility is the ‘only’ way of doing things … correctly!
Dear Visitors:
Just a few years ago a view of the protocol and etiquette industry would have revealed the lack of a common arena where practitioners in the field could congregate, exchange ideas, and have a forum for their voices. The International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers (IAPC) was founded in September 2002 as a non-profit 501(c)6 organization to address this frequently expressed need and to provide third-party / peer reviewed professional education. I am pleased to report that with the help of those who gave of their time and talent, IAPC has achieved all goals set forth by our founding Board of Directors, along with my own initial objectives in establishing this organization.
A brief look back illuminates some IAPC achievements:
Building a global executive membership roster that includes professionals from Fortune 500 companies, the United Nations, the U.S. Department of State, and The White House
Earning the designation "official protocol and continuing education advisors to the Joint Military Attaché School, US Defense Intelligence Agency"
Attaining membership in the Convention Industry Council and authoring International Protocol for their domestic and international manuals
Convening a first-ever conference that brought together the leading icons, acclaimed authors, and global professionals from Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, and sole proprietorships
Developing an IAPC exclusive program authorized/approved by Roger E. Axtell, the bestselling author of ten books, including the most recent Essential Do's and Taboos: The Complete Guide to International Business and Leisure Travel
Earning the designation as the preferred protocol platform for the proper application of Service Etiquette materials
IAPC Master Class:
Distinguished world leaders and corporate executives continue to share their wisdom with IAPC to help maintain program relevance and strengthen international relations. All of our programs have been developed from a collective 100+ years of international experiences by instructors who have lived, worked, traveled, and trained in more than 100* countries.
*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
And MORE, please explore our Web site to see ...
TODAY, our most dedicated founding members and authorized instructors are under contract to either teach at the university-level or author separate protocol and etiquette works and industry related materials. In addition, key IAPC officers have developed, together with industry icons, advanced programs in protocol and civility, leadership training, and SMART manners. IAPC serves the interested public and thousands of global professionals. Some have worked directly with United States Presidents, White House officials, the U.S. State Department, and other countries' government representatives. I wish to thank the many individuals, companies, and organizations who have stepped forward, sponsored, volunteered and/or participated in industry specific research to help establish IAPC as an international resource for Academia, Members of Fortune Global 500 Companies, Corporations/Organizations, Government, and National/International Media seeking the most reliable information on Protocol, Etiquette, and Civility. IAPC will now take on a proactive role in the current national discussion concerning civility. Our intention is to re-focus thinking and resources on this critically important subject area. Accordingly, our future role is to study civility. IAPC's resolution is to continue working to strengthen the relationships developed since the Association's founding by inviting all Web site visitors to use our Web site resources freely. If you find something that you wish to share ... simply pass it on! We ask that IAPC be cited as your original source. If copyright is indicated, permission to copy those materials must be obtained from the author. Links to IAPC are welcome. Sincerely,
Alinda Lewris IAPC Founder & Executive Director and Managing Partner | Baldrige and Lewris | Washington DC
We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion. Max De Pree (born 1924); Author, Former Ceo Of Herman Miller, Inc.
IAPC | Civility, Country-Specific Do's and Taboos, and International Protocol | Washington DC
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