Course description
This workshop covers essential themes in German business culture and high-impact strategies for working effectively with Germany. This session will also assist you in improving your communication with your German counterparts and customers by providing insight into German cultural attitudes and values.
Knowing the dos and don'ts of German business culture, as well as the significance of language and translation, will save you from uncomfortable miscommunications in this highly competitive market.
Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, this course empowers individuals and organizations to tap into the vast potential of the German market.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Whether you are an expatriate, a global business professional, or an entrepreneur seeking to expand your horizons, this program serves as your gateway to success in the dynamic German market.
Whether you're entering the German market for the first time or seeking to deepen your understanding, this course provides invaluable tools and knowledge to elevate your cultural awareness and drive business excellence in Germany.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Raise awareness and develop understanding of key factors of business culture in Germany
- Recognise the stereotypes and perceptions
- Learn about one’s own working style preferences, how these preferences vary across cultures and how to adapt one’s own style for maximum effectiveness when working with Germany
- Raise awareness of the critical cultural differences between Germany and your culture and understand the implications of these differences on how you conduct business, especially when working virtually
- Explore areas such as hierarchy, communication, influencing styles, feedback styles, relationship building and time management and learn how to adapt own style to maximise effectiveness of working relationships with Germany
- Recognise the positive potential of relationship and trust building and create awareness of the Do’s and Don’ts
- Provide practical hints, tips and strategies for working and interacting effectively with German colleagues and business associates
Training Course Content
- Introduction to essentials of German business culture
- Understanding stereotypes and perceptions: how they see us and how we see them
- Learning different cultural dimensions and working style preferences using 6D cultural dimensions model
- Practical strategies for transitioning activities and establishing communication, feedback and work patterns to help achieve the desired results
- Hints and tips on etiquette, protocol and Do’s and Don’ts when working with Germany
- Core cultural values, beliefs and the role of cultural themes like trust, relationship orientation, importance of hierarchy and face and communication styles when working with German
- Strategies for delivering difficult feedback without making your German counterparts feel disrespected
- Ways in which participants can create successful collaboration
- Building trust and relationships for long-term success
Course delivery details
Our flexible course delivery options cater to diverse client requirements, ensuring a tailored and impactful experience. Choose from:
- Instructor-Led Classroom Sessions: Engage in hands-on activities and group-paced learning for an immersive experience.
- Live Online Webinars: Access our fully online learning with guaranteed small groups, one-to-one coaching, and flexible study options.
- On-Demand Self-Study: Opt for our 'Light' and premium 'Turbo' options, allowing you to work at your own pace around commitments.
- Tailored In-House Training: Bring the course to your organisation's doorstep, available both within the UK and internationally.
Whichever option you choose, our course is designed to provide you with the confidence, skills, and credibility to accelerate your career. Apply your learning directly in the workplace and expand your network in people management, HR, or Learning and Development.
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Crossroads Global Private Limited
Crossroads Global helps global organisations build intercultural intelligence, enhance team effectiveness, trust, and connections. We have designed and delivered bespoke solutions such as leadership programmes to leverage distance and diversity, training modules for productive remote working and cultural awareness workshops...
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