Cross-Culture Training

Cross-Cultural Training

Cultural dimensions

Attending a cross-cultural training will definitely increase your understanding of foreign cultures. But as the same time you are able to reflect on your own cultural traits.

Using various learning methods, the participants will recognise what are the typical clichés, facts and fantasy when describing certain characteristics of a nation. Through discussions and case studies, the trainee will realise the appropriate communication methods to be used, especially in conflict situations.

Lesson learned from the training include, which cultural dimensions should I be aware of when interacting with a foreign land. How can I get my message through. What are the best methods to implement change management? How to improve efficiency and productivity?

Your Benefits From Cross-Cultural Training / Coaching

50% and more from all international mergers and acquisitions dissolve after a short period of time. This can be avoided!

Research suggests that intercultural dissonance is one of the major causes of why international mergers and acquisitions fail. Regardless of the objective of the venture, companies should be aware of the cross-cultural risks and opportunities. They go hand-in-hand with the integration of two or more parties and it is imperative to prepare the workforce to cope with these challenges.

Besides financial, legal and commercial due-diligence, a comparison of cultural differences can help to save the venture on a long run.

„You can take a man out of a country but you cannot take the country out of the man“

A persons traits can be tracked back to their country of birth. It would be influenced by the city or village, where they grew up. The habits and core values will accompany this person for most parts of their life.

No matter in which situation the “man” finds himself, he will show characteristics that can be traced back to his roots.

Understanding the general cultural dimensions of a country, can avoid communication misunderstanding. Be it in negotiations, contract agreements or running an entity.

Various cross-cultural training

Generic training

Highlighting the major cultural differences. Why do people behave, think and work differently?

 Generic training

Specific training for a county / region

Contents and case studies for a specific culture

 Specific training for a county / region

The content will be customised according to needs.
Specific challenges

Your current venture with a foreign partners are not running smooth. You believe cultural differences are the cause of misunderstanding!

 Specific challenges

Individual Coaching

You are sending a specific employee / specialist to solve certain problems.

 Individual Coaching

The content of the training depends on the employee’s tasks and responsibilities. What is his/her mission for a specific project or country.
Team / Departmental coaching

A certain department in your organisation has specific challenges in their cooperation with a certain cultural circle.

 Team / Departmental coaching

The are challenges in working with a certain subsidiary! Although the work process is the same, but the results differ. Misunderstanding in communication leads to delays and a high fall-out rate.
Accompanying a negotiation team

The first impression is the best impression! On the first encounter it is important to win over hearts and minds of your counterparts.

 Accompanying a negotiation team

I am prepared to accompany teams leading negotiations with parties in ASEAN, India or Sri Lanka. My experience in previous negotiations and project management are relevant for every project.
This will avoid any future hidden agenda or possible misunderstanding.