CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Developing a Global Mindset Developing Cross & Bridging the Cultural Gap between Cultures

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1 CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Developing a Global Mindset Developing Cross & Bridging the Cultural Gap between Cultures OVERVIEW 4-5 November 2014, Armada Petaling Jaya *Checkout the latest dates and training venues on Are you comfortable working and communicating within a culturally diverse environment? How comfortable are you to speak up during meetings with foreign customers? How can you deal with conflict or negotiations with individuals of other cultures? Having employees who are able to communicate inter culturally have proven to be invaluable to their organizations. In this cross cultural awareness workshop, our expert speaker, (westerner himself who have blended into the Asian culture for the past 10 years), will help you to achieve your greatest individual and organizational success. By the end of the training, you will not only understand other cultures, but empower you and your team to look forward to your next opportunity to engage in cross-cultural communication confidently and tactfully. OBJECTIVES Increase positive attitudes toward the people of other countries and cultures. Understand how cultures are measured and see how cooperation and collaboration can be developed across cultural boundaries. Increase awareness of problems that arise in communicating with people of other cultures. Increase awareness of participants own cultural values and unstated cultural assumptions. Learn to emphasis similarities rather than differences with those of other cultures. Assist participants to better adapt to and be more productive during interaction and communication with overseas business partners. SUITABLE FOR MNC managers and staff, anyone involved in international sales or support, frequent business travellers, all involved in any form of the tourism industry including medical and hospitality. METHODOLOGY An interactive and practical approach incorporating group discussions/exercises, case studies, presentations, role plays and video.

2 COURSE OUTLINE (2 DAYS) Module 1: What is Culture? Understanding what culture is and how it affects us Getting to know our own culture Cultural values and how they affect your work Module 2: The Culture Scale to Measure East Asian Cultures Hierarchy vs Egalitarianism Boss or leader, which do you prefer? Indirect vs Direct High context vs Low Context Communicating problems and differences Collectivism vs Individualism Identifying the decision makers Relationship vs Task Let s get down to business Who is at fault? Dealing with mistakes Caution vs Risk Initiative-Presumptuousness or Resourcefulness? Case studies for examination and discussion Module 3: Communication Styles Across Cultures Understanding our own communication style A contrast in communication styles Bridging the gap in communication styles Do s & Don ts when communicating within each target culture Module 4: Seeing Beyond Bias and Stereotypes Common blocks to cross-cultural communication Overcoming counterproductive stereotypes Moving passed bias Module 5: Communicating within Social and Workplace Scenarios Social etiquette strategies The international conversationalist Conducting meetings within a cross-cultural context Culturally sensitive phone manners ing with cultural understanding

3 COURSE EXPERT Mr Steve L. Muhs, M.Ed. BA Prior to his dedicatio to training and development career, Steve worked for one of the oldest and most established brokerage houses in Canada. His role within the company was that of regulatory compliance and education. After realizing his true passion was in education he decided to change his career path and focus more on teaching. This brought him to Malaysia 12 years ago and he has worked within all areas of education here ever since. In this time he has been involved in instruction, training and curriculum development within the ESL community and the corporate world. As of 2011, he wrote an upper-intermediate reading textbook to be used in EAL teaching for secondary schools throughout Malaysia. Steve is an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who operates an active classroom and always keeps his students amused and challenged. He thrives on challenges and is always looking for ways to make his training better. Steve is a member of the global community and as such has enjoyed the opportunity to work with and train people from over 30 different countries. Having spent the last 10 year living and working in Malaysia, he hasn't just taught cultural awareness, he's lived it. During the past 6 years Steve has had the privilege of working with many multi-national organizations, such as Dell, HP, Intel, CIMA, GM, Kia, Philips, TRW, DHL Asia Pacific, Giesecke & Devrient, American Express and many more. All have seen the evidential effects of investing in cross-cultural training for their organization and staff. Steve is an excellent communicator and has enjoyed working with a variety of companies and organizations throughout Asia, designing and facilitating courses that have cooperatively met their objectives. INVESTMENT Normal price: RM US per delegate Early Bird Price: RM US per delegate (Payment 14 days before the course commence) Group Registration: RM US per delegate for a minimum of 3 participants register together. (Fee inclusive of Buffet Lunch, Refreshment, Course Manual, Training Materials, Welcome pack and Certificate of Achievement) REGISTRATION Download Registration or Register Online at This Training Programme is SBL Claimable *Subject to PSMB conditions. We Are An Approved Training Provider (Serial No: 5131) Under SBL Scheme With Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB/HRDF) All registrations MUST be accompanied with PAYMENT 14 days after the issuance of invoice to the event. Please make cheque payable to: "ITRAININGEXPERT GLOBAL PLT" Bank into "CIMB BANK BERHAD" Bank Account No: Swift Code: CIBBMYKL. or fax the pay-in slip to us at info@itrainingexpert.com or fax:

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