Relocating to another country, managing a virtual team or involved in a multinational project? Our Culture Specific Orientation workshop includes an introduction to your destination culture, an overview of intercultural competence and a consultation with our Country Resource Experts.

COURSE BENEFITS

This workshop provides practical information, cultural theory and valuable country/cultural advice that will help you develop the real-world skills required to succeed and thrive in an international context.

Who should attend?

Individuals who will be living and working in another country or managing a culture-specific virtual team. We recommend our Developing Intercultural Competence course if you are not relocating or working in a specific cultural environment.

Learning Objectives

Course participants will:

  • become knowledgeable of target country and its culture
  • understand the influence of culture on behaviour
  • communicate effectively in the target country
  • identify and diagnose problems created by cultural differences
  • develop strategies to avoid or overcome intercutlural challenges
  • develop behaviours and attitudes to work effectively in an intercultural context

Methodology

Culture Specific Orientation is an interactive workshop based on adult education principles and led by one of our experienced trainers. The workshop includes a 2-hour personalized session with a Country Resource Expert (CRE). Each participant receives an electronic course package with country information kit, learning materials, case studies and job aids.

Duration

Culture Specific Orientation is a 1-day workshop. GM can adapt this course to meet the specific needs of your employees.

When and Where?

Courses are offered on client or Graybridge Malkam premises and are available on-demand.