DR. RICHARD A. PUNZO INVITED TO DINNER WITH PRESIDENT
GEORGE BUSH

As Honorary Chairman of the NRCC Business Advisory Council, Dr.
Richard A. Punzo, President of RICHARDSON GLOBAL, has been
invited to Washington, D.C. to dine with President George Bush and
senior members of Congress.  Punzo, who was recently awarded the
2005 National Leadership Award by this group, will also participate in
discussions with key members of Congress regarding the nation's
economy and the interests of small businesses in the U.S., according to
Tom Reynolds of the NRCC.


September 28, 2006

DR. RICHARD A. PUNZO, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF RICHARDSON
GLOBAL, AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF DISTINCTION

Washington, D.C. –NRCC Chairman Tom Reynolds announced today that Dr.
Richard Punzo has been chosen as a 2006 Congressional Medal of Distinction
winner.
Dr. Punzo, President and CEO of Richardson Global LLC, an international
training and consulting firm focused on leadership development, project
management training and cross-cultural training, was selected based on
unyielding support of improvements in the global business environment,
outstanding leadership in business and contributions to the local economy.

“I am both pleased and honored to receive this prestigious award,” commented
Dr. Punzo. “It is my personal philosophy and included in the mission of
Richardson Global LLC that developing and providing world class, targeted and
culturally sensitive leadership training to individuals and organizations will
improve effectiveness and efficiency exponentially.”
Only an elite group of business and professional people were nominated to
receive the award before the awards selection committee reached a final
decision.

Commenting on Dr. Punzo’s selection, Congressman Reynolds said, “Dr. Punzo
has served as an Honorary Chairman of the Business Advisory Council and has
provided much needed support.  This award could not have gone to a more
deserving candidate.”






September 19, 2006

KEITH TEO APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF APAC REGION

In its continuing efforts to act globally and think locally, Richardson Global is
pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Teo to its executive staff in the
capacity of Director for the Asian Pacific region.  Based in Singapore, Mr. Teo will
provide closer contact with Richardson Global's clients in that region and will
coordinate sales, marketing as well as  program development and delivery
activities for that region.  

Keith brings a broad perspective and practical approach to human capital and
organizational development.  His consulting and facilitation experience includes
design and delivery of numerous training programs globally with focus on the
following APAC areas: Cambodia, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.  In
addition to intercultural training, he conducts relocation programs, multicultural
team building, as well as strategic business programs.

Keith is a candidate to the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration, holds a
Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Western
Australia, an Honors Degree from the University of Bradford (UK).
Previously he held lecturer and examiner appointments at the Singapore
Polytechnic and the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.  His focus was on
global business, intercultural management, strategic marketing and electronic
marketing.

Keith speaks English, Mandarin, and Minanyu.




April 4, 2006

RICHARDSON GLOBAL AWARDED TWO MAJOR GLOBAL
TRAINING CONTRACTS

RICHARDSON GLOBAL recently announced the receipt of two global
training and development initiative contracts.  The first was awarded in a
competitive bid process by a major international pharmaceutical organization.  
This contract provides an opportunity for RICHARDSON GLOBAL to provide
customized fundamental project management and introductory and advanced
Microsoft Project training to the entire cadre of the organization's employees,
internationally.

The second initiative focuses on another global organization's change
management and problem solving efforts.  RICHARDSON GLOBAL has
been retained to develop a customized change management program for
internal change agents at a global organizational that manufactures, sells
and distributes clinical diagnostic instruments and related products
worldwide.  This initiative will  be piloted in the U.S. this year and adapted
for global implementation during 2007.  RICHARDSON GLOBAL
currently provides problem solving and influence skills training throughout
this organization.

Said President Dr. Richard A. Punzo, "While these two major contracts
clearly reinforce our presence as a global provider of choice for these
programs and services, our expectations are for considerable additional
international growth and expansion during the remainder of the year.  We
have a cadre of talented, experienced and highly qualified consultants who
are eager to apply their skills to "Accelerating Human Capital
Development" for our clients.



January 24, 2006

RICHARDSON GLOBAL COMPLETES FIRST DRAFT OF CULTURAL
ASSESSMENT TOOL

Richardson Global announced today completion of its first internal draft of a
cultural assessment tool based on the Richardson Global Model of
Culture.  The instrument, effectively analyzing individual cultural styles based
upon the seven subdomains of culture represented in the model, is currently
being validated.  Upon completion of this process, Richardson Global plans
to provide access to the instrument on the Internet in a variety of languages.  If
you or your organization would be interested in participating in this research and
receiving individualized reports at no cost, please contact:

info@RichardsonGlobal.com



January 23, 2006

RICHARDSON GLOBAL TO PROVIDE FREE BUSINESS AND SOCIAL        
ETIQUETTE INFORMATION TO CLIENTS

In keeping with its ongoing mandate to continually update and upgrade services
to clients, Richardson Global announced today that it would be providing FREE
Internet-based country-specific business and social etiquette Culture Guides
developed by cultural experts to all of its Global Leadership program
participants.

"We are pleased to be able to provide this valuable resource to our clients at no
additional cost," stated Dr. Richard Punzo, President and CEO of Richardson
Global.  "The database currently includes information on 45 countries with plans
for continued expansion in the future.  As many of our competitors are charging
for such a service, we are hoping that our clients and prospects will see the
added value Richardson Global is committed to providing to them in all that we
do."

In addition to country-specific information, users can pose questions to the
authors of the database and engage in on-line discussion groups.  Available
information for each country includes:

Negotiating (Parts 1 and 2)

Negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended business card style
and content. business card protocol, sitting and presenting yourself in meetings,
language for brochures and promotional material, pace of business, preferred
presentation styles, final arguments, thinking styles, adherence to company
policy, and more...

Entertaining (parts 1 and 2)

Typical mealtimes throughout the day, best venues for business entertaining,
punctuality for social events, dinner table seating etiquette, mealtime etiquette,
importance of alcohol, toasting, guidelines for hosting a banquet/social event,
what foods should be served/avoided, accepting and declining invitations, and
more...

Appointment Alert!

Typical vacation times, recommended appointment times, length of the lunch
hour, signals that indicate beginning or end of an appointment, best arrival time
(early, late, right on time), and more...

Gift Giving

Recommended gifts, gifts to avoid, good and bad colors for wrapping paper, how
to present a gift to individuals and groups, guidelines for receiving gifts, and
more...

First Name or Title?

Using titles such as "Doctor" and "Director", naming conventions to avoid, when
to use first names, and more...

Public Behavior

How to greet strangers and introduce yourself, the rules for men shaking hands
with women, acceptable demeanor, rules for eye contact, gestures/sayings to
avoid, and more...

Business Dress

Should you dress modestly, conservatively, etc., specific dress requirements for
men and women, what visitors should wear to social functions, and more...

Conversation

Welcome and unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the
tone of voice to be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and
more...

For Additional Information Contact:

Info@RichardsonGlobal.com
+1.609.838.2741

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