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| An overview of three generic programs which can be customized for your specific organizational needs are presented below: | |||
| Title | Multicultural Team Building | Intercultural Communication | Country Specific Training for Switzerland |
| Objectives | Increase
awareness of how culture impacts team behavior
Improve interaction and communication among team members Provide skills and instruments to facilitate the team building process Effectively utilize the cultural diversity of the team as a resource |
Enhance
performance in international and multicultural organizations
Faciltitate communication among employees of differing cultural backgrounds Explore and understand how culture impacts organizational behavior |
Improve
understanding of how the Swiss 'tick'
Supply specific information to facilitate effective performance with Swiss customers, colleagues and subordinates Provide hints and tips for working and living in Switzerland |
| Target Group | Teams with 6-12 members of diverse cultural and national backgrounds | 8-14 staff members (from different organizational units) who have extensive contact with managers, customers and colleagues from a variety of countries and cultures | 2-4 inpatriates, with or without spouses, on assignment in Switzerland |
| Design | Three to four day seminar | Two to three day workshop | One day, small group coaching |
| Outcomes | Address
both cultural and personal differences (and similarities) in work
behavior
Increase job satisfaction and performance Develop strategies and activities to deal with the problem areas Agree upon a follow-up plan to facilitate the team building process |
Obtain
practical information on collaborating with customers and colleagues from
other countries and cultures
Develop a network of international contacts within the organization Gain insight on how your own cultural background influences your behavior |
Increase
the comfort level of the entire family during the integration
process in Switzerland
Apply cultural know-how to resolve work-related issues |
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