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- To conduct successful business in another country.
- To learn how culture affects business deals.
- To write effective tenders for overseas markets.
- To gain an advantage over competitors in a particular market.
- To prepare staff for relocation or overseas business visits.
- To improve cultural understanding and communication in a multicultural workplace.
Cross - Cultural Briefings are designed for individuals, businesses or government departments. A range of topics to select from are available. Some examples are listed below. However, other topics can be included.
Specific programs are designed to meet the objectives of the organisation or individual. For details about briefing design and quote please contact IML.
- General Information
Geography, People, Housing and Security, Education, Services, Driving and Transport, Shopping, Time and Leisure, Food, Drink and Travel - Communication
Social Courtesies, First Encounters, Non-verbal Communication
How does one use "Yes" and "No"? Are there a range of meanings? What are popular topics of conversation? - Etiquette
Hospitality, Dress Rules and Gift Giving
What kinds of hospitality are likely to be extended? - Social Order
Role of Religion, Family, Men and Women
To what extent is the family the basic unit of society? - Public Relations
Political, Economic and Social
What do people think is important in their political system? - Time Horizons
Past, Present and Future
What is the general attitude towards time? - Directions of Change
What are the most powerful symbols of modernity? - Doing Business
Means of Communication, Negotiation, Conduct of Commercial Business and Local Work Practices
What are likely to be the greatest barriers in making contacts?
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