Challenges Facing Expatriate Diplomats in Foreign Assignments: Encounters and Adaptation

In today’s interconnected world, multiculturalism plays a pivotal role in diplomacy. Multiculturalism is not just an added benefit in diplomacy; it’s a necessity. For expatriate diplomats, understanding and navigating cultural differences is crucial for fostering international relationships and achieving diplomatic success. Diplomats who can effectively engage with diverse cultures are better equipped to negotiate, resolve … Read more

Much Ado About Nigeria’s Old/New National Anthem: A Protocol Professional’s Perspective

Minabai Seibofa is an International Business Protocol and Executive Protection Professional, with a decade experience in providing protocol management services. He is the Founder and Chief of Protocol, ShieldField Protocol Consultants Ltd, a Protocol, and Executive Protection consulting firm. In his next article published by WPM, he shares his view on Nigeria’s new National Anthem … Read more

The Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Impact on Protocol and Diplomacy

Imagine a world where every handshake, every word spoken, and every gesture carries profound significance—a world where understanding and mastering the art of protocol can open doors to endless possibilities. This is the world that protocol professionals navigate daily, and the key to their success lies in Cultural Intelligence (CQ), or Cultural Quotient, which bridges … Read more

IS THERE ANY DIPLOMACY IN CRICKET?

Ms. Soos is an Australian-based etiquette expert and owner of Auersmont School of Etiquette (ASE), the first finishing school established in Melbourne, 2010. The school offers online coaching, group training, and variety of short courses. ASE is ideal for those who want to confidently enter industries such as the diplomatic corps, parliament, and international private … Read more

International Flag Protocol: Balancing Art and Cultural Sensitivity

Minabai Seibofa is an International Business Protocol and Executive Protection Professional, with a decade experience in providing protocol management services. He is the Founder and Chief of Protocol, ShieldField Protocol Consultants Ltd, a Protocol, and Executive Protection consulting firm. In his next article published by WPM, he explains the significance of flag protocol. Flags are … Read more

World Protocol Leaders called on the United Nations to recognize World Protocol Day at the World Protocol Matters Online conference in 2023.

 In the recently concluded World Protocol Matters Online Conference on “World Protocol Leaders (WPM) 2023” – Building Tomorrow’s Leaders, diplomats, professionals, and protocol leaders from over 55 countries gathered to discuss the expansiveness of the protocol profession and the strategic value of the field beyond operational and tactical levels. These discussions framed the conversation around … Read more

A Unique Hybrid International Sport Diplomacy Program to Be Launched Soon

The majority of professional athletes are highly successful in physical performance but might face major challenges when they find themselves in various positions in different organizations, companies, sport clubs, and federations. The same thing applies to others serving in sports organizations: they may come from economics, law, or any other field, but do not necessarily … Read more

Faux Pas of Forgetting Names

As the World Protocol Magazine Editorial Board, we take enormous pride in keeping this platform open to all experts from the numerous fields of business and protocol: Elisabeth Soos, from Australia is the next of many who have taken the opportunity of working together with WPM. Ms Soos is an Australian-based etiquette expert and owner … Read more