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Research shows that cross-cultural training increases the ease of settling into a multi-national environment by 100%

European Business Readiness Programme

Presented by International House London and the GRO Project

Description

A unique two-day interactive programme which teaches you how to create successful business in Europe by learning and using the three super-competencies:

• Business skills
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
• English language skills

These are the key skills you need to do business successfully in the enlarged European Union. This practical ‘nuts and bolts’ seminar gives you dozens of techniques that international managers use to achieve business success in the UK, Scandinavia, France, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. It also shows you the strategic thinking you need to get results.

Outcomes

• Understanding differences in the Western European business process
• Understanding Western European clients and provider expectations
• Orienting behaviour to build relationships
• Intercultural sensitivity in resolving business issues
• Key language strategies to influence partners and clients

Location

Grand Hotel, Sofia

Duration

2 days

Participation

Maximum 100 participants

Dates

2008 locations an ddates to be advised

Language

English with Bulgarian interpretation

Tutors

Barry Tomalin
Director of Cultural Training, International House, London and visiting lecturer in Intercultural Communication, University of Westminster, London. Author of 'The World's Business Cultures and How to Unlock Them' (London Thorogood 2007)

Peter Menzies
Leadership and Management Development Consultant. Author of the Macmillan Business English Course (London, Macmillan, 2006)

Cost

Euro 350 or lleva Bulgarian 800 (to include tuition and documentation)

(For all other cities please contact Barry Tomalin, International House London at barry.tomalin@ihlondon.co.uk.)