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1. Cultural Training Programs
(Other/Affiliate Services)
... possible misunderstandings when dealing with the British Develop practical skills to ensure effective cross-cultural communication Develop strategies for building and maintaining harmonious and profitable ...
... on how you can create a great UK style CV, how you can prepare for British interviews, how you can negotiate your salary, and the different types of contracts and permanent jobs you can get in the UK. ...
3. The North American Connection
(Other/Affiliated Networks)
... integration into the English community, as well as the opportunity for charitable activity. Our goal is to understand the needs of new expatriates and to help bridge their transition into British culture. ...
4. Culture Class FAQ 2
(Other/Home)
How Can Culture Class Help Me? Culture Class helps you become proficient in dealing with the British culture in two ways: 1) by comparing your own cultural preferences with those of the British, and ...
5. Kent International Club - KIC
(Other/Affiliated Networks)
... exchange experiences of living in England and participate in activities. You can join KIC if you are a non-British citizen living here. Brits who have lived abroad for twelve consecutive months as an ...
6. How It All Works
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... cost the same in two British towns? Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. Our module How It All Works is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working ...
7. Issues & Background - Time
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
Potential Issues At the moment the British culture shares most of its values and beliefs with cultures that appreciates the past and present. This means that the potential for problems predominantly ...
8. The British & Other Views on Time
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
The British share many of the views of the other European past oriented cultures. Because of this and because of the British 'inbuilt' diplomacy, the British are good at addressing issues from a formal ...
9. The British Past/Present Perspective
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
The British culture is like most of the Northern, Central and Southern European cultures positioned somewhere between the past and present cultures on the scale. Most British are very much aware of this and ...
10. Issues & Background - Management
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
Potential issues Most of the potential issues in dealing with the British management style come into play when either very hierarchical or very egalitarian cultures are mixed with the British. However, ...
11. The British & Autocratic Decision Making
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... of the slightly risk-adverse British like. The British are aware that their slightly autocratic decision making process can mean that decisions are made by people who are not the experts. This is ...
12. The British & Egalitarian Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
While the British take a hierarchical view on most aspects of life they still see themselves as egalitarians. This means they have a good understanding of the more egalitarian cultures - even if they ...
13. The British & Hierarchical Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
The British have strong belief in egalitarian individuality and personal pride. This belief however often conflicts with the British respect for hierarchies and status structures. Because of this the ...
14. The British Perspective on Management
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... the hierarchical structure is still very much a part of British life and business. The Hierarchy If asked, most British business people would say that the hierarchy is a necessity for running a healthy ...
15. Issues & Background - Risk
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
Potential Issues Let there be no doubt that the British are a high risk culture. They appreciate that one must take chances to gain profits, and that trying new and revolutionary ideas means gaining ...
16. The British & High Risk Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
If the British at times question the low risk cultures' approach to business, then what do they think of cultures that are more prone to take risks than themselves? Business Decisions Well, because ...
17. The British & Low Risk Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
Because the British have developed a culture where people are moderately happy to take risks they will often question cultures that do not share the same willingness. In general the British like employees ...
18. The British Perspective - a View of Calculated Risk
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
Compared to many other cultures the British are moderately happy to take risks. While they are aware that they are not as willing to take risks as for example the Americans they still rightly take pride ...
19. Issues & Background - Context
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
...  Because of the British relatively low willingness to run risks and because of their experience in doing business worldwide, their preference is for agreements to be put in writing. This does not ...
20. The British & High Context Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... In such situations, they will at times prefer to drop the deal rather than insinuate that the British have not understood the situation. If high context communicators want to ensure they get their message ...
21. The British & Low Context Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
Communication from the public sector is a good example of how the British ensure that a message is well understood by their receivers. A high level of bureaucracy and low context communication are ...
22. The British Perspective on Context
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
The British people use an interesting mix of high and low context when they communicate. On one hand the eloquent British language is a high context language with its long history and rich use of sayings. ...
23. Issues & Background - Communication
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... inputs and do not even notice indirect inputs. Because the British people themselves are direct communicators they are unlikely to understand everything more indirect communicating cultures are trying ...
24. The British & Direct Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
The North American, most of the Nordic and some of the Northern European cultures are typically more direct than the British. This creates an interesting situation, as the British who often think "The ...
25. The British & Indirect Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
So what do British people think of cultures that are more indirect than themselves? As these cultures represent more than 80% of the world’s population, understanding this aspect is rather important ...
26. The British Perspective on Communicaition
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
The British communication style is often described as quite direct and yet subtle. For example; whilst the British will let you know if they disagree, they will try to do so in an indirect way to avoid ...
27. Culture Class Classroom Training
(Other/Affiliate Services)
... 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 ...
28. Mingleplanet
(Other/Affiliated Networks)
Once you have completed your culture class and moved to UK, it is time for you to get a new social and business network. This can seem quite daunting and takes a lot time - especially because the British ...
29. Settling In Checklist
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... new every day. It could be something simple like taking a new way to work or trying new food. 4Try living like the British!  Go to the pub to watch a game of football or take part in a pub quiz (You ...
30. Meeting Friends at Work
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
Maybe because the British are a very social people the difficulty of developing close out-of-the-office friendships with colleagues comes as a surprise to most expats. When you start working in the UK ...
31. Meeting Friends Locally
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... locals and be welcomed into their social circle.  People are generally very accepting of newcomers and are often proud to introduce them to British customs and ways of life. Regardless of where you are ...
32. Making Friends
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... of this, making friends is a lot easier than feared by most. The British are a very social people and with all the immigration that continuously is taking place there are literally millions of foreigners ...
33. Know Your Way Around
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
Learning your way around and the everyday names for places are important to your British neighbours as it indicates that you are interested in their way of life and local areas. Besides, not knowing your ...
34. Socialising in the UK
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
Getting a feel for the British culture is probably the most important aspect of settling in. Once you are freely mixing with the locals and understanding their ways of life you are more likely to be content ...
35. Speak the Lingo
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... you are taking on a second language to be able to communicate with them. Another positive reason for not being scared about language barriers or not speaking native English is that the British are used ...
36. Don’t Feel Frustrated
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... organisations such as BT, British Gas, Themes Water, Broadband providers etc. can be very trying. However, whilst some things take a long time in the UK other things are done much faster than in most ...
37. The Settling In Period
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... read the section “The Business Culture”. Go to our Business Culture section. Finally, for more information on the British Social culture,  the British social conduct, and how to make British friends, ...
38. Client List
(Other/Home)
... more than a hundred British and international companies have also bought accessed Culture Class UK. Amongst others, our user group include people from: ACE Europe Candova Chiron Clifford ...
39. Find Your Answers
(Other/Home)
... understanding what the British say guarantee that you understand what they mean? 2How is the British culture different from mine? Will the British notice and will it matter to them? 3What is the most ...
... Class is built by British and international cross-cultural consultants who together have more than 20 years experience in cross-cultural Business & Management Consultancy. Most of our consultants ...
41. Context Style
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
...  In this section you will understand how to: Adapt your communication style from your current style (low or high context) to suit the low context style of the British. Apply the correct amount ...
42. Meetings & Negotiations
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
British people tend to be very formal at business meetings. Being very polite and to the point, they will not spend too much time on pleasantries, but rather get straight to the reason for the meeting ...
43. Business Hours & Conduct
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... their appearance should none the less be smart. First impressions are everything. The British are often quick to judge and are very observant. They will notice the colour of your tie, what you are wearing, ...
44. Practical Business
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... you are more interested in general day-to-day interaction than business aspects you should read the Interacting With The British section. Click here to go to the section Interacting With The British The ...
45. Time Perspective
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... to analyse how the British plan their business development and you will learn of the importance of networking and trust building. In this section you will understand how to: Invest time and effort ...
46. Management Style
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... difference is? In this section you will understand how to: Adapt your management style from your current style to suit the slightly autocratic management style of the British. Create the right ...
47. British Management
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
Working relationships between managers and employees are hierarchical in the sense that employees will always do what their managers tell them. The British approach to tasks and job roles is functionalistic ...
48. Risk Taking
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... and gauge which motivation they need to make decisions. Present information in the best way to achieve buy-in from managers and clients. Empower your British colleges or employees to take more chances. ...
49. Communication Style
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... parts of the world come across to the British. Adjust your communication style to make it more efficient in the UK. Respect the cultural values of your British counterparts whilst disagreeing.  ...
50. The Business Culture
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
In this section you will find a cultural business analysis between the UK and eight different major regions of the world. The analysis shows in which ways the British people are different from these eight ...

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