What is cross-cultural training?
- An introduction to other world cultures
- An exploration of culture in terms of attitudes, beliefs, opinions and outlooks
- An overview of language, communication style, traditions/customs, values, gender roles,
religion and education
- A comparison across cultures
What are the goals of cross-cultural training?
- Understand the meaning of culture
- Recognize the impact of culture clash
- Become aware of values, traditions, customs and beliefs of other cultures
- Be cognizant of gender roles in other cultures
- Appreciate talents and strengths of other cultures
- Acknowledge distinct verbal and non-verbal communication styles
- Identify positive and negative stereotypes of other cultures
How can my organization benefit from this type of training investment?
- By expanding the diversity strategy of the organization
- By demonstrating awareness and respect for other cultures, improving company relations
- By facilitating recruitment by attracting and retaining multi-ethnic employees
- By enhancing overall communication in the workplace
- By enabling pro-active management styles within a multi-cultural environment
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