New England Region F Conference 2008

Franklin W. Olin, College of Engineering      Saturday, April 12     Needham, MA   

 

 

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The Power of Professional Protocol

  Winston Jenkins, Mannersmith

 

Presentation Description:

Business is based upon establishing and maintaining relationships. During this program, we will review and practice the social skills and good graces on which relationships rely. This program will convey to you the basic skills to persuade clients, impress your boss and win over your co-workers. The lessons learned through this etiquette program will provide you with knowledge that will place you above your competition. This program is designed for business professionals seeking to improve their savvy in the working world. We will cover such topics as:

Appropriate Attire

Posture & Body Language

Handshakes & Business Cards

Telephone Techniques

E-mail Etiquette

Meeting Management

Interactions with Others

Confidentiality

Thank-You Notes

 

About the Speaker:

Winston Jenkins is an etiquette advocate and has been practicing good manners since she was a young girl growing up in the South. She received her Bachelor's Degree in English from Mount Holyoke College and her Master's Degree in Communications Management from Simmons College. As a customer service consultant, Winston spent nearly a decade working in the financial services industry. Among her responsibilities, she was an advocate

for teaching her clients to take responsibility for their actions and to understand how their behavior impacts their business in professional situations. Winston is well known among Mannersmith clients for her calm demeanor and naturally engaging presentation style.

Our 2008 Corporate Sponsors

 

Executive Level Sponsor:

Raytheon

 

Senior Level

Sponsors:

 

FM Global

 

United Technologies

Corporation

 

Associate Level Sponsors:

 

Sensata Technologies

 

IBM

 

Bose Corporation

 

BBN Technologies

 

Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials

 

Cisco Systems