Doing Business In Angola

Why Doing Business in Angola? Located on the west coast of Africa, Angola is characterised by its unique culture which has been influenced by a variety of African traditions as well as 500 years of Portuguese colonial rule.  Angola’s increasing political stability and its vast oil resources, which contribute about 85% of the country’s GDP, have resulted in a significant economic growth rate.  Since the end of the civil war in 2002, the Angolan economy has experienced a high growth in the construction and agriculture sectors as well as increased political and economic stability.  This combined with Angola’s large supply of natural resources make it an increasingly attractive place for foreign investment.  An understanding of the cultural background and nuances of Angolan social and business culture is paramount for any organisation doing business in Angola.

Communicaid’s Doing Business in Angola cultural awareness courses are intended for professionals and teams who wish to conduct business in Angola and to build more successful business relationships with Angolan colleagues, suppliers and clients.  Doing Business in Angola will help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively do business in Angola by providing a combination of in-depth background information, practical tips and strategies for dealing with cultural differences in Angola.
 
Benefits

Communicaid’s Doing Business in Angola courses will provide you with:

• A greater awareness of cultural values and behaviours in Angola
  
• A comprehensive framework for understanding Angolan business culture
  
• Practical strategies for building successful business relationships with Angolan counterparts
  
• A better understanding of the challenges of establishing or doing business in Angola

Who should attend

A Communicaid Doing Business in Angola course will be of benefit to you if you are:

• Considering doing business in Angola
  
• Interested in establishing relationships or partnerships with Angolan employees, suppliers and/or officials
  
• Experiencing the challenges of doing business in Angola
  
• Employing Angolan nationals within your organisation
  
• Sending employees to Angola for business purposes

Course Content

All our Doing Business in Angola training courses are designed to meet the specific needs and objectives of our clients depending on their unique requirements and existing skills set.   A Doing Business in Angola course typically covers the following core topics:

• Overview of Angolan history and politics
  
• Angolan culture: language, religion and customs
  
• Fusion of Portuguese and African traditions and its impact on Angolan business culture
  
• Angolan business and economic environment
  
• Angolan cultural values and attitudes in the workplace
  
• Cultural nuances affecting working styles and business etiquette in Angola
  
• Angolan business communication and negotiation styles
  
• Practical strategies for overcoming challenges of doing business in Angola

Approach

Doing Business in Angola programmes 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 Doing Business in Angola course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Doing Business in Angola Course Trainer

Your Doing Business in Angola trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus.  Detailed below is the profile of a member of our Angolan cultural training team.

AM – Cultural Awareness Trainer – Angola

BA Cultural Studies, University of Lisbon
MA Conflict Studies and Human Rights, University of Utrecht

A Portuguese national, AM has been working with various aid and government organisations in Africa for most of her professional career.  Having lived on the African continent for 10 years, including five years living and working in Angola, AM has developed a special interest in African affairs and especially in Angolan culture. 

AM gained extensive knowledge and experience of Angolan business and social culture through her role as a project manager with a non-profit organisation where she had intensive contact with the local population and numerous government agencies.

AM then relocated to the UK where she has spent the last few years consulting and delivering intercultural training on Angolan business culture to individuals and organisations looking to improve their relationships with Angolan counterparts.  AM now specialises in helping oil and gas sector clients, but she has also worked with organisations from a wide variety of other sectors in other countries.

AM speaks fluent Portuguese, English, Kimbundu and Swahili. 

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