Situated in the heart of Europe and fundamentally shaped by European history, Germany is
characterised by deep regional identities while at the same time conveying a strong national
culture. As the most populous nation in Europe and a major driving force behind the EU, Germany’s
role as the economic and political powerhouse of Europe remains largely unrivalled over the past half century. An attractive choice for foreign investment, all of the world’s largest corporations are present in Germany and over two million expatriates are based there.
An international assignment in Germany can be a challenging experience and failure to adapt to the new German cultural rules and behaviours can cause frustration and misunderstanding. Communicaid’s Living & Working in Germany courses are designed to respond to the needs of international assignees being seconded to Germany by providing practical information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Germany, as well as conveying an understanding of the underlying elements that shape German business and social culture inside and outside the workplace.
Benefits
A Communicaid Living and Working in Germany course will provide you with:
- A comprehensive overview of Germany’s cultural context including historical, social and
economic background
- Key communication tools and skills to understand—and respond to— business and social
subtleties and nuances of German culture
- An awareness of culture and country shock and ways of surviving it
- Essential practical information to improve your experience of living and working in the
Germany
Who should attend
A Communicaid Living and Working in Germany will be of benefit to you if you:
- Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Germany for business purposes
- Work on short-term assignments or projects in Germany and spend periods of time in
Germany
Course Content
All our Living and Working in Germany training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their personal/organisational requirements and existing skills set.
A Living and Working in Germany course typically includes:
- An overview of German culture – both social and business
- Preconceptions and stereotypes of Germany
- German people and German society
- Practical information on living and working in Germany
- Social and business etiquette
- Working with the Germany
- Attitudes and values in German business culture
- Management and negotiation styles
- Effective business communication
- Tips and strategies for successful living and working in Germany
- Working practices and business etiquette in Germany
Approach
Living and Working in Germany courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London, Paris, Frankfurt and New York or at your offices in any location worldwide. We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.
Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide a balance of structured input and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own particular context.
The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your Living and Working in Germany course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.
Living and Working in Germany Course Trainer
Your Living and Working in Germany trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus. Detailed below is a sample profile of a member of our German Cultural Training team.
SD
SD is a German national with nearly ten years of international management experience in both Germany and the UK. She has worked as an international television distribution manager for networks such as MTV, NBC and CNBC in London liaising with markets including Poland, Hungary Romania Turkey and Israel. Her main responsibilities were liaising with government and media authorities and financial institutions, presenting at international conferences and negotiating distribution agreements. Previously, SD also spent a year living in the USA as a drama student.
On her return to Munich in 2001, SD completed a formal training qualification and set up her own intercultural training and consulting company. Her specialist cultures are the UK, US and Germany and she works with clients from the pharmaceutical, media and insurance industries among others. She has recently relocated back to London and has delivered German business ad social cultural training to Communicaid clients including BASF, Cadbury Schweppes and Thomas Cook.
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