Contents
Introduction to the topic of "Culture"
- What is culture and how do cultural characteristics affect international cooperation?
- What role does culture play in misunderstandings?
- Dealing with perception and stereotypes.
Overview of cultural differences
- Introduction to the cultural dimensions.
- Main characteristics of some cultures from practice (the participants determine the country selection).
- Comparison of these cultures on the basis of cultural dimensions and derivation of pragmatic options for action.
Effective communication with international partners
- Dealing with different communication styles.
- Comprehensible and clear business English.
Dealing with intercultural conflicts
- Intercultural conflict resolution styles.
- Approach to intercultural conflict management.
Successful international cooperation
- Different approaches to building trust in an international team.
- Intercultural motivation.
- Dealing with frequently occurring problems in an international team.
Develop your intercultural sensitivity and competence
- Elements of intercultural competence.
- How can intercultural competence be expanded?
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.
Your benefit
- You will come to terms with your own cultural origins and identify your personal imprint.
- They develop a greater awareness of how cultural characteristics affect international cooperation and working relationships.
- They learn to appreciate cultural differences and see them as an enrichment.
- They develop a greater understanding of other cultural logics and behaviors.
- You will expand your potential for action by interpreting specific work situations and reflecting on your own alternative courses of action.
- They make collaboration with partners from other cultures smoother and more efficient.
Methods
Expert input, moderated group discussions, individual and group work, role plays, case studies, exercises, films and discussion of issues raised by the participants .
Recommended for
Specialists and managers as well as all Employees with international business contacts.
The training is particularly suitable for people with many target countries.
Further recommendations for "Successful cooperation with international business partners"
Attendees comments
"The speaker responded very well to all participants and always made sure that each participant understood."

The event was really enriching and clearly illustrated the cultural differences between our international business partners. The speaker, Dr. Kobusch, was able to explain the topic in an entertaining and impressive way using examples.
A successful training that I would actually recommend to anyone who is on the international stage.

Seminar evaluation for "Successful cooperation with international business partners"







Learning and shaping a sustainable future
Embracing diversity and including people with different views and backgrounds are future skills that you will learn in this training , among others. According to our partner, the Inner Development Goals Initiative (IDGs), you will also be contributing to a sustainable future. The IDGs have scientifically and globally identified the future skills needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What exactly does that mean? Find out more.
Start dates and details
Monday, 07.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 08.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Wednesday, 08.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 09.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Monday, 02.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 03.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.