"Value differences between nations ... from centuries ago are still present today. For the next few hundred years at least, countries will remain culturally diverse." G. Hofstede & G.J. Hofstede
Business is about people. People are about communication. Accurately deciphering the verbal and non-verbal messages being communicated in a business relationship is vital to negotiation, relationship building and the ultimate success of projects. Our communication styles are deeply influenced by our own cultural backgrounds and personal experiences. Become aware of your own styles and instinctive reactions to other "foreign" styles and learn how to adjust your behavior in order to effectively understand and respond to when communicating across cultures. Through this program, you will come away with:
- How cultures influence communication styles and where cultures of your interest fit on the different style dimensions
- What is your own communication style and how it compares to the other cultures of your interest
- Practice how to correctly interpret the messages being delivered and switch your personal styles to effectively communicate