essentials in intercultural management
DESCRIPTION
The “Essentials” seminar is a source of inspiration and imagination for professionals working in international business, institutions and organisations. This seminar trains you to work effectively and confidently despite differences in culture and experience. You will gain a deep understanding of what it means to work across borders in an ever-changing world.TRANSCRIPT
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GOALSThe “Essentials” seminar is a source of inspiration and imagination for professionals working in international business, institutions and organisations. This seminar trains you to work effectively and confidently despite differences in culture and experience. You will gain a deep understanding of what it means to work across borders in an ever-changing world.
DESIGNED FOR 0 Employees who have work outside of their home country 0 Staff with daily contact with people from different cultures 0 Managers and employees who work in teams with foreign colleagues 0 Managers and employees who travel abroad extensively 0 Spouses accompanying personnel transferred to foreign countries
OBJECTIVES 0 Increase your knowledge of and insight into the importance of your own culture in determining your
behaviour 0 Highlight the significance of other cultures’ modus operandi, assumptions, reactions, expectations and
behaviour 0 Sensitise you to identify and deal with cultural challenges in your day-to-day work 0 Reinforce the training with multiple methods including cognitive learning, case studies and lively, intercul-
tural discussions 0 Introduce you to a ‘tool’, Hofstede’s 6-D model, to optimise daily working practices in an intercultural
context
AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL 0 Anticipate and react appropriately to culturally sensitive situations 0 Understand the reasons behind potential conflicts in which culture is involved 0 Utilise the 6-D model by combining the dimensions to enhance your cultural competence 0 Be mindful of your own culture and the effect it has on your daily work practices and understanding
OUTCOMESThe interactive and practical nature of the seminar means that the participants will be able to immediately apply their skills to increase their efficiency and competence when working in international teams.
ESSENTIALS IN INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT
DURATION LOCATION
1DAY
ABU DHABI
UAE
1LEVEL
NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
ITIM INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
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DATE
29SEPTEMBER
PRICE
800
EUROS
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Introduction into culture 1How do we perceive the world? How do others? What is culture?
Cultural SurveyThe participants analyse their own cultural profile and get a better understanding of the meaning of cultural values
Cultural framework 2An interactive presentation with many concrete and practical examples of the implications of culture in the daily work life
Perception of Cultural IncidentsParticipants reflect on given incidents and take first steps to transfer the framework
Reflections and Actions Summary and evaluation
Lunch + Discussion with your consultant
PROGRAMME OF YOUR DAY
14:00
15:00
17:30
Cultural framework 1Six cultural dimensions
Exercise Intercultural Awareness Workshop
itim International: recommended commercial partner of Geert Hofstede
10:30
9:30
13:00
YOUR ITIM INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTOur consultants facilitating the seminars have first-hand experience of living and working abroad. They have worked in international management positions, have led negotiations with foreign delegations or have taught at educational insti-tutes abroad. Continued learning and sharing of experiences means they are all equipped with global knowledge and local insights. They combine their practical wisdom and business experience with a passion for the creativity of cultural differences.
AMMAR SHAREAfter 19 years and over 13,000 flying hours on international routes for Royal Jordanian, Ammar is now a TRE for a major multinational flag carrier airline in the Middle East and a Pilot Safety Investigator for the Flight Safety Department. Throughout his multinational pilot training and work in the safety department, Ammar developed his passion for increasing understand-ing across cultures. In addition, Ammar is involved in safety studies and is currently researching the effect of organisational culture on pilots’ profes-sional culture for his MSc degree in Air Safety Management from City University London.
SHAREEF AL ROMAITHIShareef is from Abu Dhabi and he is a licensed pilot, certified flight instructor and specialist in Aerospace Engineering. He has completed two Master‘s Degrees in Aviation and Aerospace Management and Safety and his PhD research in Aviation focuses on the effects of national culture on airline pilot performance. As part of a diverse work force, Shareef understands the importance of culture and believes that creating cultural awareness is a crucial proactive step toward higher safety standards among high-risk organisations.