When it comes to cross cultural understanding a little knowledge can go a long way. Doing business internationally can often seem less straightforward but by taking time to learn a little bit about the new countries and cultures you are working in you can achieve so much more. We will help to ensure that your meetings are smoother and more productive and ultimately more enjoyable. We will help to ensure that you build your business relationships on solid foundations.
Who is it For?
Anyone who is going to do business in a new region, country or culture or wants to understand how to connect with people from different cultures.
What we cover
The programme will explore culture in general terms and will initially take a helicopter view of the differences between regions and we can bespoke the programme to explore particular countries in detail.Thinking about our culture and other cultures
What drives cultural difference?
The secret to understanding different cultures
How to prepare for working in another culture
Making a great first impression away from home
Meeting and greeting
Formalities
Cultural faux pas
Doing business in a different culture
Planning meetings
Adapting your sales style
Working through your agenda
Gifts and presents
Hospitality - giving and receiving
FORMAT & LENGTH
Live face to face: Minimum Session 1/2 day Typically 1 day we can do small group sessions (maximum 15-20 people)
Private coaching: Series 2 hour sessions (typical minimum is 3)
Live Online: Typically 3 - 5 sessions of 90 mins
OUTCOME
This programme will provide some high level advice on how to approach working in a new region but there will be some very specific ideas that will ease your progress in a new and different environment.
Interested in our International Business Etiquette course?
These are just a few of the businesses we have helped
These are just a few of the corporate clients we have worked with since 2016. There are many more who we have not listed here as well as many dozens of private individual clients.
