"Working and communicating with Japanese colleagues: A practical approach" (in English/German)
A seminar for Europeans to strengthen cultural understanding, communication and interaction in the workplace
Content
The one-day seminar will cover the following key areas:
Facts: Reviewing facts (geography, history, education, etc.) about Japan that have shaped the culture. This introduction will provide a deeper understanding of the context in which the culture has evolved.
Japanese culture: Learning key aspects of the culture such as group orientation, hierarchy, etc. and comparing them to our own.
Japanese business culture: How does Japanese culture influence business practices? Get insights into the Japanese corporate world, including decision-making, meeting style, etc.
Potential difficulties working together: Discussing the main difficulties we have working with Japanese, and similarly the difficulties they have working with us as Europeans, such as communication, work commitment, etc. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences as the basis for discussion and problem-solving. Exercises (role plays and cases studies) will be used to reinforce the learning.
