Working Effectively Across Borders and Cultures
by Nokén
A cultural training program helps identify key dimensions of culture, such as the concept of self, communication patterns, attitudes, and more. It explores the cultural implications of working in a specific country, builds awareness of diverse cultures, and is essential for companies exposed to cross-cultural misunderstandings. Programs of this kind assist international communicators in facing the challenge of overcoming cultural differences.
Culture is reflected in behavior and affects even the most basic interactions. Therefore, it is crucial to plan for and effectively manage potential difficulties that may arise in a cross-cultural environment. The following are among the key issues to be addressed in any multicultural organization:
- Theoretical and practical issues related to power, uncertainty, and status in the workplace
- Legal issues related to diversity and workplace harassment
- Managing relationships with managers, peers, subordinates, and third parties
The challenge is to build relationships that connect people and create an environment where individual differences are respected. Effectively dealing with colleagues and third parties from different backgrounds is not an easy task, but it can be made manageable through programs that are organized either internally or by utilizing specialist third-party companies.
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“Working Effectively Across Borders and Cultures”
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