Examples of Programs and Workshops
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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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