Working Across Cultures
What is culture? What about stereotypes? Do different nationalities work in specific ways? As they move from client to client, interim managers have to recognise and adapt quickly to different cultures of business sectors, organisations and the staff within them � frequently in an international context.
This course will explore the potential traps and opportunities in working across cultures, understanding the impact of culture on work-based relationships, identifying the logic behind multicultural behaviours and belief systems and recognising how different cultures perceive and develop trust in working relationships. You will be introduced to a number of key techniques and competencies for successfully working across cultures and have the opportunity to use them in your real working context.
Course content
Globalisation, cross-national markets and the increasing necessity for managers to work in diverse and multicultural environments is no easy challenge, and the pitfalls are many.
Understanding how culture influences us and others will make all the difference in the success of a project, negotiation or meeting.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- recognise cultural differences
- understand cultural preferences in approaching work-related tasks
- understand the influence of national culture on how organisations and individuals work
- recognise the importance of building trust in a multicultural working context
- work effectively in an international environment.
Purchase Information
This is an on-line only course, which delegates are free to undertake to suit their personal time and circumstances.
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The API is the professional membership body representing experienced and new career Interim Managers.
