Successful cooperation with international business partners

Fundamentals and importance of culture in international cooperation  

• What is culture? - Definition and relevance in an international context. 
• Influence of cultural differences on cooperation and communication. 
• Cultural misunderstandings and their causes. 
• Perception, prejudices and dealing with stereotypes. 

Understanding and classifying cultural differences 

• Introduction to central cultural dimensions (e.g. Hofstede, Hall). 
• Practical exercises: attendees select cultures, these are compared with each other and practical options for action are derived from them. 

Effective communication with international partners and conflict resolution 

• Dealing with different communication styles. 
• Comprehensible and clear business English. 
• Recognize intercultural conflict styles and react appropriately. 
• Strategies for successful intercultural conflict management. 

Development of intercultural sensitivity and skills 

• Different approaches to building trust in an international team. 
• Dealing with common challenges in international teams. 
• Promote intercultural motivation and cooperation. 
• Strategies for developing and expanding intercultural competence.