Working Globally Inter-Cultural Communications training

Course Overview

Globalisation will affect most of us at some time in our careers and although it is often exciting to conduct business with other nationalities, the potential for embarrassment, misunderstanding or taking offence is increased. The aim of this workshop is to help participants reduce the likelihood of these negatives happening by showing how to become more aware of other cultures perceptions and behavioural norms in order to create rapport quickly.

This Working Globally Inter-Cultural Communications course is available throughout the UK.

CPD Value 5.5 Hours

Course Locations

Working Globally Inter-Cultural Communications London
Working Globally Inter-Cultural Communications Manchester
Working Globally Inter-Cultural Communications Nottingham
Working Globally Inter-Cultural Communications Birmingham
Working Globally Inter-Cultural Communications Bristol
Working Globally Inter-Cultural Communications Edinburgh
Working Globally Inter-Cultural Communications Leeds

This course qualifies for Continuous Professional Development hours. Learn more about CPD

Timetable

09:30 – 10:00 Introduction
Clarifying Objectives for the Day
What is Culture?

10:00 – 10:45 Understanding the 3 Types of Cultures: Multi-active, Linear-active, Reactive

10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:30 Exploring the 3 Cultural Communication Styles: Data-orientated, Dialogue-orientated, Listening

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 14:00 Establishing Rapport and Building Effective Communication

14:00 – 15:30 Identifying Business Practices in:
Leadership, Motivation, Teamwork, Meetings

15:30 – 15:45 Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:15 Outlining Hofstede’s 5 Cultural Dimensions

16:15 – 16:30 Action Planning
Summary

Testimonials

Excellent! Really helpful.

Rebecca Godfrey, Eisai Europe Ltd

Good variety throughout including theory and practical videos. Great examples.

Krupa Mistry, Eisia Europe Ltd

Informative & interesting - very useful for Eisai.

Alice Rees, Eisai Europe Ltd

It was a very educative session.

Yannis Aivalakis, Betfair

Benefits

Understanding how cultures communicate differently and how to enhance work and business effectiveness by developing competence at cross-cultural communication
Identifying major differences in communication style, techniques, and cultural comfort zones around flow, pace and intensity. Informal conversation, small talk, non-verbal communication and, slang and humor across cultures
Understand differences in formal presentations, telephone manner and written communication styles
Identify strategies and techniques for communicating successfully across cultures