Cultural Power Seminars

Cultural POWER seminars - a three-hour program

GOALS/FOCUS

• To understand the basic differences and similarities of intercultural communications & business management in different parts of the world.
• To understand in practical terms the dangers and pitfalls of poor intercultural communications and behavior.
• To understand the fundamentals of business protocol and social etiquette in various countries/regions of the world.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Managers and team members working within multinational corporations or joint ventures who deal frequently with overseas counterparts.
• Staff or managers who expect to take overseas assignments or trips to negotiate deals or to develop relationships with customers or suppliers.
• Staff, managers and service team members engaged in purchasing from or selling to companies based where alternative cultures prevail.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Obtain valuable insights and tips into cultural differences and how they can affect relationships, productivity, and business results.
• Get a clear understanding of specific etiquette and business protocols and tips for dealing with cultural change.
• Recognize the tendency of being ethnocentric and get valuable tips to break down those predispositions and to appreciate another culture.
• Learn to pay more attention to specific dimensions of cultural diversity linked to verbal and nonverbal communications.
• Understand the basic tips for dealing with local attitudes and perceptions.

As part of this seminar, a follow-up meeting will be held three months after the initial seminar to review the progress of cultural understanding and experiences of the participants.