Protocol

The European monarchies have used protocol to direct meetings with dignitaries into good channels for centuries. It is in essence a sophisticated method to manage attention quietly. In that sense, protocol is still rendering good service in the 21st century. For attention is a scarce good. The more careful attention given to important functionaries is managed, the more likely it is that the meeting will be successful. 

The Protocolbureau has the expertise and the contacts to support and organise a meeting with a member of the Royal Family or other dignitaries. The Protocolbureau is frequently called in at formal and ceremonial events.

Celebrations, award giving ceremonies, farewell receptions, galas, conferences
The Protocolbureau’s specialty is facilitating hospitality to high functionaries, such as Ambassadors, Ministers, Mayors or Members of Parliament. The Protocolbureau translates your objective into a worthy meeting:

• Which dignitaries will you invite, and which of them not?
• How will you contact these functionaries?
• What rules for titles will be applied?
• What invitation approach should be used to guarantee the desired attendance?
• In what way will the host or hostess be supported?
• How do you see to it that the conversations will pass within the time span?

Collaboration with the own protocol experts
The Protocolbureau is also often called in to support the own protocol experts at peak moments:

• The chief of protocol concentrates on the guests of honour.
• The Protocolbureau offers support for the other invited guests.

Wholly or partially
You can engage the Protocolbureau for one of their specialties or for the entire organisation.

For the latest news about protocol and etiquette in general and the Protocolbureau in particular, visit the Protocolbureau-blog. For protocolexperts there is the Protocol group on Linkedin.