présentation international link feb 2014
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Sunita Sehmi started her career in Executive Finance recruitment. She has over 20 years experience in Training and Development both in the UK and Switzerland. Born in London, Sunita Sehmi is of Indian origin and has lived in Switzerland for 20 years. Rodica Rosu Fridez has over 15 years experience in Training and Development, Sales and Marketing Communications. She worked for a global company in Eastern Europe as an Area Sales Manager & as a Sales Force Development Trainer. Born in Romania, Rodica Rosu Fridez has lived in Switzerland for over 8 years.TRANSCRIPT
International Link Welcome Day Speakers:Lausanne, 20th February 2014 Sunita Sehmi & Rodica Rosu Fridez
Introduction
Who we are• SS and RR our introduction 5 minsWho are you?• RR What’s your name why did you come to Switzerland?Main facts• SS Explain in brochure info about Switzerland do and
don’ts
Stereotypes & clichés
Video my Switzerland ???
Stereotypes & clichés
Rodica• We all carry misinformation and stereotypes about
people in different cultures. • What do YOU associate with Switzerland and the
Swiss?• We need to deal with values, basic assumptions
and conventions in our own culture(s) before trying to understand and accept foreign cultures.
Own cultural programming
Sunita Own cultural programming • In order to understand different ways of behaviour
and communication styles, it is necessary to become aware of what one assumes is “normal” • Think of a time when you moved to another
country or when you visited a country where the culture and norms were very different…
New Cultural Mind Map - SS
New culture
Physicality
Behaviour
Emotions
Thoughts
New cultural mind map
New culture
Physicality
Behaviour
Emotions
Thoughts
Bridging the Gap
Rodica • Questionnaire explanation • Group completes questionnaire 5-10 mins• Feedback 5-10 mins
We don’t meet cultures We meet individuals
• Close • We don’t meet cultures We meet individuals • Take risks• Talk to local people• Integrate • Look at this experience as a rich learning experience.• Have fun!
We don’t meet cultures We meet individuals
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