Barbara Finney
Founder/Director
Barbara Finney is founder and director of the Etiquette and Leadership Institute of Illinois. She has received certification in etiquette and protocol from the esteemed Protocol School of Washington, the leader in etiquette and protocol training services.
Specializing in Adult and Children's Etiquette, Barbara is dedicated to providing a positive learning environment, where participants benefit by interacting with others learning how to handle everyday situations in a respectful and courteous manner.
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Programs Offered
A Three-Part Program for ages 4 to 7
* The ABCs of Meeting, Greeting, and Saying Good-bye
* Little Things We Say and Do
* 1, 2, 3, Let’s Eat!
The Children’s Etiquette Programs:
Three Age Groups (Ages 8 – 12, Ages 13 – 17, Ages 18 – 22)
Promoting Confidence and Leadership Skills
* Introductions
* Handshaking
* Telephone Manners
* Polite Conversations, Compliments and Kindness
* Public Speaking
* Public Places
* Gifts and Thank You Notes
* Preparing for a Job Search
The Children’s Dining Programs:
Promoting Table Manners with Ease
* Setting the Table
* ABCs of Dining at Home and in Restaurants
* Styles of Eating
* Difficult to Eat Foods
* Party Planning
* Host & Guest Duties
* Receiving Lines
The Business Savvy Programs:
Outclass The Competition and Have Fun Doing It
* How to Distinguish Yourself from the Competition
* How to Make an Entrance and Work the Room
* Handshaking – The Ultimate Greeting
* Introducing Yourself and Others
* Eye Signals
* Business Card Savvy
* How to Improve Your Mingling Proficiency
Dine Like A Diplomat
Acquire the Polish of a Knowledgeable, World-Class Executive
* Business Entertaining
* Receiving Lines
* Host and Guest Duties
* Toasting
* Napkins
* Styles of Eating: American, Continental, and Asian
* The Silent Service Code
* Silverware Savvy
* World-Class Dos and Don’ts
* Eating Various Foods
* Dining Dos and Don’ts
* Tipping
How To Succeed IN THE International Arena
Sensible Strategies to Broaden Your Global Awareness
* Etiquette and Protocol Intelligence
* Pre-meeting Action Plan
* Negotiating to Win
* First Impressions Are Lasting
* Rank and Status Awareness
* Business Card Protocol
* Business Customs and Terminology
* Electronic Communications
* Global Communication Styles
* Global Conversation Skills
* Project Cultural Awareness
* Gift Giving Protocol
* Strategic Dos and Don’ts
Programs are custom designed to meet your goals.
Contact the institute for personal consultations,
family and group rates.
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