Successful cooperation with international business partners

Basics of intercultural competence

This training is held in German.
Intercultural sensitivity is becoming increasingly important in the course of internationalization, as every culture has its own underlying values. In this interactive training course, we provide you with essential knowledge and skills for international cooperation. You will be sensitized to the diversity of cultures and especially to your own cultural imprint. The main aim of the training is to develop transnational communication and action skills in order to work successfully with different cultures.

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

In-person events

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.

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Attendees comments

"The speaker responded very well to all participants and always made sure that each participant understood."

Monja Maier
RUD Ketten Rieger u. Dietz GmbH & Co. KG, Aalen

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.

Claudia Adler
Probat-Werke von Gimborn, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein

Seminar evaluation for "Successful cooperation with international business partners"

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Content comprehensibility:
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Practical relevance:
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Trainer expertise:
4.9
Participant orientation:
4.7
Method variety:
4.6
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07.07.2025
Mannheim
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08.10.2025
Berlin
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relexa Hotel Stuttgarter Hof
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02.03.2026
Cologne
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PULLMAN Cologne
Helenenstraße 14, 50667 Cologne
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  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
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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.

Booking number: 7958
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Details
2 days
Limited number of participants
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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.

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