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Failing to understand a culture ahead of relocating or an expatriate assignment can cause you to face challenges that could be prevented with cross-cultural training.
Country-Specific Programs
Customized cross-cultural programs designed to help organizations and their team members become acquainted with new cultures
If you are considering relocating to a new country or your organization has an interest in expanding to a foreign market, it is important you gain essential knowledge about the country. This is an important decision that you should consider since it will create benefits well before you have your first interactions in a new country with a culture different than your own.
Every culture has unique customs, norms, and idiosyncracies unique to it, which can seem strange and often cause culture shock. Gaining cross-cultural knowledge before relocating to a new country is vital for a successful transition and acclimatization.
Some of the benefits of customized cross-cultural training include:
- Fostering respect toward other cultures and religions
- Minimizing misunderstandings and potential blunders
- Promoting empathy and open-mindedness
- Understanding the social, political, economic, legal, and cultural environment
Understanding local customs, values, and communication norms promotes positive interactions with locals and quicker integration, building relationships and reducing the risk of cultural clashes. It also helps in adapting to a new and unfamiliar environment, which enables expatriates to navigate the complexity of daily life with ease and confidence.
If you are interested in a culture-specific program, please send us a message with additional information.
*Some of our country-specific programs may include programming in collaboration with in-country partners
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