Cultural training & cross-cultural communication
The cultural training program focuses on understanding the home culture of the expat and the Dutch culture, the similarities and the differences between the two.
Cultural Training Program
The program includes the following topics:
Theory of culture & models
Cultural dimensions (Hofstede)
Culture types (Lewis)
Understanding own cultural blueprint
Learning & understanding the Dutch cultural blueprint
Cultural history, religion & society
Behavioral patterns: i.e. communication style
Business culture: meetings, decision making process, management style, leadership style
Assessing the similarities and gaps between own and Dutch culture
Learning how to effectively bridge the cultural gaps
Learning how to effectively communicate
This trainings are always tailor made to the needs of the company /expat partner and are based on the country of origin of the expat partner.
