Organizations increasingly rely on expatriate personnel to develop and grow international ventures. This requires a significant investment of time and money. However, studies demonstrate that a high percentage of expatriate personnel will leave your organization within a few of years of their return. Returning from International Assignment will help your organization minimize this risk while strengthening individual and organizational performance.

COURSE BENEFITS

Studies demonstrate that the stress and challenges of coming home can be as great, if not greater, than those experienced internationally. This workshop will support expatriate reintegration into life and work back home. The workshop will also support organizational objectives by capturing valuable lessons learned, assisting employee reintegration, improving personnel performance and increasing retention.

Who should attend?

Expatriates returning to their home country after an international assignment. Graybridge Malkam recommends intact group workshops whenever possible.

Learning Objectives

Course participants will:

  • understand the adaptation curve and reverse culture shock
  • develop strategies to cope with initial reintegration period on a personal and professional level;
  • develop a personal and professional plan based on longer term priorities;
  • debrief and bring closure to you international experience

Your organization will:

  • capture key lessons from your international assignment
  • improve reintegration processes
  • enhance project/program effectiveness

Method​ology

Returning from the International Assignment is an interactive classroom-based course based on adult education principles and led by one of our experienced trainers.  A pre-workshop survey of needs will be required for intact groups.

Duration

Returning from the International Assignment is a 1-day workshop.  The course can be combined with the Developing Intercultural Competence course and requires 2 days.

Graybridge Malkam 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.