Our courses take place in central locations at the end of each calendar month and are conducted by our cultural specialists.

The course is designed to give a rapid understanding of cultural differences and diversity in a business setting as well as equipping families for the transition involved in relocating to the UK. It is highly interactive, and through presentations and facilitated discussions you will develop a clear insight in how the British think and work.

Delivered in a dynamic and lively style, each 4-6 person group course is based on the cultures and experiences of the participants.   At the end of the course each participant will have learned methods and tools that can be used to efficiently achieve their individual goals.

If you are interested in attending the classroom course, simply give us a call on +44 845 6529 201 or contacts us via the contact form.

In a typical course the following topics will be addressed

Introduction

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  Establishing participants’ experience levels and backgrounds
• Bringing out concerns and examples of culture difference from the participants

What is so Different About Cultural Diversity?

• What is culture? Difference? Diversity? – Examples of Difference
• Why and how are we different? – Our Different Backgrounds
• How can we be more culturally effective? – Actions we can take to be Better

Diversity at Work – What Can You Expect?

• Getting started – introductions, greetings, and meetings
• Power and Influencing - differences in the office
• Punctuality, productivity and manners - What, When and How?
• Diversity – Age, religion, gender, diet, and alcohol
• Communication – Getting Your Message Across to the Other “Tribe”
• Relationship building – Trust, Rapport and Business Friendships.

Living, Fitting in, and Staying Safe

• Getting a Social Life together
• Finding the Facilities you need
• Key preparation
• Your Concerns
• Ideas for a good start

Adapting to the British Culture

• Tackling our Assumptions, Preconceptions and Judgements
• Active listening skills
• Absorbing History and Context to use values as a guide
• Behaviour seen from a fresh perspective
• Patience and accommodation – Adaptation
• Personal Action Plans