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Presentations

When you spend 20 years at the center of protocol operations for an international hub city like Houston, you collect a few war stories along with a wealth of practical knowledge. Sonia Garza-Monarchi expertly weaves the two together for entertaining and informative short presentations for keynotes, lunch meetings or break-out sessions. Below are a few examples; contact Garza Protocol Associates for a complete list of offerings.


The Value of Protocol & Diplomacy

Using actual corporate examples and case studies GPA advises corporations and organizations on the value of protocol and diplomacy to an organization’s business strategy that results in positive economic development.


The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

A fun, fast-paced glimpse of real-life successes and bloopers in international dignitary hosting, illustrated with photos gathered from 18 years of actual visit and event coordination involving dignitaries from the Dalai Lama to the leaders of the G8.

Pass the Protocol, Please

Seating charts are only the beginning of the challenges that must be faced when feeding the powerful and their entourages. Hear about menu mishaps, decoration disasters, flag faux-pas and much more.

Gaffes and Glories: Global Gift Giving

Companies and government offices can spend thousands of dollars buying gifts. Know your objective and remember to take into account local practices, company policies and anticorruption laws. It's the culturally sensitive thought that counts when choosing and presenting gifts for diverse recipients. Learn the do's and taboos of gift-giving around the world and give the gift they’ll keep and remember, whether token or treasure.


Cultural Collisions

A picture is worth a thousand words. This engaging and interactive presentation provides an educational and entertaining look at “cultural collisions” taken from today’s news stories, with an analysis of protocol principles at work.


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