Working with the British

Overview

A course for managers and professionals relocating to the UK or on secondment for a shorter period. This course can be done in conjunction with Welcome to Britain, which covers the aspects of home and family adaptation.

For best value this course should be done within the first couple of months of arrival in country or pre-departure for people relocating away from UK.

Duration

One day.

Time

9.30 - 4.30

Content

  • Synergies and differences between your country and the UK.
  • Business values and attitudes and behaviour.
  • The three types of culture.
  • Mapping your own cultural preferences and comparing them the UK.
  • How to recognise and deal with cross-cultural differences at work.
  • The seven areas of communication breakdown: strategies for dealing with them.
  • Dealing with culture shock (If course done separately from Welcome to Britain).

Outcomes

  • Successful and smoother communications.
  • Increased confidence.
  • Reduced risk of failure.

Note: This course is also adaptable for UK managers relocating or going on short term attachments abroad. We have trained managers to work successfully in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,, the USA, and countries in western and central Europe, as well as Russia.

Contact +44 (0)8456 034 054 or email us for course schedules and prices.