Why Doing Business in Jordan? Jordan’s sound relations with its neighbours in the Gulf as well as with the US place it in an ideal position for successful business projects. An increase in foreign investments, as well as emphasis on the IT and tourism sectors have further spurred its economic growth. Today, the government is actively involved in economic liberalisation and further privatisation projects ensuring exciting prospects for doing business in Jordan. Jordanians are known for their friendliness, hospitality and warmth but without a comprehensive understanding of the business and social cultural nuances, doing business in Jordan can be a frustrating experience.
Communicaid’s Doing Business in Jordan cultural awareness courses are designed for those individuals and teams that wish to understand the Jordanian approach to doing business. These Doing Business in Jordan cultural training programmes will enable you to develop more successful business relationships with Jordanian clients, colleagues and suppliers. Through a combination of in-depth background information and practical tips, you will also learn how to diminish cultural differences and develop effective business solutions.
Benefits
Communicaid’s Doing Business in Jordan courses will provide you with:
- A clearer understanding of the key drivers that motivate Jordanian business counterparts
- Greater awareness of Jordanian business etiquette and culture
- A view of Jordan’s current state of affairs and its influence on business
- Practical strategies for doing business more effectively with Jordanian clients, colleagues and suppliers
- Better understanding of the potential challenges and solutions involved in establishing or doing business in Jordan
Who should attend
A Communicaid Doing Business in Jordan course will be of benefit to you if you are:
- Experiencing the challenges of doing business in Jordan
- Travelling regularly to Jordan for business
- Considering setting up business in Jordan
- Employing Jordanian nationals
Course content
All our Doing Business in Jordan training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their particular requirements and existing skills set. A Doing Business in Jordan course typically includes:
- An overview of Jordan including history, religion and current affairs
- Ethnic diversity and its influence on Jordanian business culture
- Jordan’s relations with Israel and other Middle Eastern countries
- How Islam affects Jordanian business culture
- Jordanian business culture and attitudes in the workplace: hierarchy, rules, time, relationships
- Management and business etiquette for doing business in Jordan
- Jordanian communication, meeting and negotiation styles when doing business
- Challenges and practical solutions for doing business in Jordan
- Safety and security when travelling to Jordan on business
Approach
Doing Business in Jordan 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 Jordan course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy. Detailed below is the profile of a member of our Cultural Awareness Training team.
GL – Cultural Awareness Trainer – Jordan
BA in Law, the Robert Schuman Institute, France
Diploma in International Business Leadership Training
A dual French/Swiss citizen, GL has travelled extensively throughout his 18 year professional career in 25 countries on four continents.
GL has spent significant periods of time working and living in the Middle East since 1995. He has extensive knowledge of Jordanian life and working practices having lived and worked in Jordan for five years. He has also worked on short training contracts in Saudi Arabia and Egypt which required frequent visits.
Specialising in leadership, GL has a background in international project management and cross-cultural competence. He has worked as a freelance consultant and trainer for the last six years and has delivered numerous workshops for organisations setting up or doing business in the Middle East including Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
GL is a native speaker of both French and German and speaks advanced colloquial Arabic. |
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