Working in an international environment is quite common today. But working together with people from all over the world often comes with challenges due to cultural differences. Management, meeting or communication styles, decision-making processes and hierarchy for example are culture-specific, and can affect projects and business relations. Cultural awareness and understanding can help to avoid misunderstandings, conflicts and complications.
In this workshop, the main characteristics of the Norwegian working culture will be worked out and analyzed. Only when the employees of different countries are aware of different behaviors and values, one can understand the behavior of Norwegian business partners or colleagues much better and they are all able to work together more efficiently and successfully. The workshop will show why and where misunderstandings can occur and how to avoid them.
Programme:
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08:45 |
Registration |
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09:00 |
Welcome & Introduction |
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09:30 |
Historical Background
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Management Culture, part 1
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12:00 |
Lunch (included in participation fee) |
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13:00 |
Management Culture, part 2
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Communication
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Business Etiquette
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16:00 |
Closing |
The seminar is set out to be interactive and engaging. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute actively by asking questions and bringing in their own experience. The lecturer, Kerstin Kraass, will drawn on real-life examples and cases.
Kerstin Kraass has a Master in Business Administration and is certified as intercultural trainer and coach. She works as independent coach and advisor since 2006. She is a member of SIETAR Europe (Society of Intercultural Training and Research).
Participation fee (excl. VAT):
Members: 1950 NOK
Non-members: 2450 NOK
Discounts:
Premium Partners: 10 %
Partners: 5 %
Registration deadline: 4 April 2013
Participation fee includes seminar materials, as well as lunch (sandwiches), coffee and water all day. Free cancellation up to 4 April 2013. Thereafter the full price will be charged.
