“The International

School of Protocol
& Diplomacy is
Europe’s leading
instituiton in the
fields of protocol
and diplomacy.”

ISPD intensive course on Protocol, Diplomacy

and Cross Cultural Communication - from 21 to 24 September 2010

Day 1
MORNING 10.00 - 13.15 AFTERNOON 14.30 - 17.45
Introduction to Protocol Precedence and its Criteria

Defining Protocol: The difference between protocol and The purpose and application of precedence lists
etiquette Rank and seniority
Different types of protocol Real life examples
The need and application

Flags and Symbols in Protocolised Events Seating Arrangements for Meetings, Conferences,
Summits and Banquets

Criteria for the positioning of flags in protocolised events The British and French systems of presidencies
Most common symbols of identity Seating arrangements and criteria
Juxtaposition Real life examples and simulations

Day 2
MORNING 10.00 - 13.15 AFTERNOON 14.30 - 17.45
Protocol in the 27 EU Member States Visit to the European Commission

National cultures and European Integration Visit to the European Parliament

The importance of symbols in a united Europe
The protocol of the EU institutions

The impact of the Treaty of Lisbon on institutional protocol

Who defines the new rules and procedures

Precedence lists for the new figures
An evaluation of cohabitation during the Spanish Presidency

Day 3
MORNING 10.00 - 13.15 AFTERNOON 14.30 - 17.45
The Basis of Diplomatic Protocol Protocol in China

International Relations and Diplomacy The purpose and application of precedence lists
Diplomatic Treaties Rank and seniority
Diplomats and diplomatic missions: Embassies, Consulates Real life examples
and High Commissions

The practice of diplomatic Protocol at present Religious Hierarchies in Civil Events

Contemporary Diplomatic Protocol: Entertainment, dressing Hierarchies in the big monotheistic religious
and social behaviour Major divisions in Christianity, Islam and Judaism
Presentation of credentials, correspondance and invitations Real life examples and simulations
State and other foreign official visits
Day 4
MORNING 10.00 - 13.15 AFTERNOON 14.30 - 17.45
Protocol in International Institutions, Small States and Military Protocol
other Soverign Entities

Application and implementation of protocol Military Organisation and Structure

Rules and procedures of inter-institutional meetings Military Greetings, Salutes and Positions of Honour
International ceremonies Civilian-Military Relations in modern Society
The case of the Holy See (Vatican) and the Order Malta

Day 5
MORNING 10.00 - 13.15 AFTERNOON 14.30 - 17.45
Public Diplomacy Protocol at the table Workshop

International Relations and Diplomacy Room and table set-ups for various events
Diplomatic Treaties Schools of table etiquette
Diplomats and diplomatic missions: Embassies, Consulates Do’s and Don’ts
and High Commissions

European Genealogy

Titles and forms of the aristocracy

The aristocracy in todayʼs society

General Information

Language: The course will be held in English

Fee: The fee for this 4 days intensive seminar is € 970

Payment: The fee is due to the International School of

Protocol & Diplomacy Brussels‘ account (IBAN BE34 7340
2871 0490 BIC KRED-BEBB) before the start of the
seminar.Prepayment is a condition for participation

Contact Us
International School of Protocol & Diplomacy, asbl
Rue de Pascale 16
Brussels 1040
www.ispdnetwork.org
enquiries@ispdnetwork.org
Tel. +32 (0) 2 550 3842
Fax. +32 (0) 2 550 3636