Why Doing Business in Sweden ? As an influential consumer trend-setter and the largest, most technologically sophisticated market in the Baltic Region, Sweden is an ideal place for professional relocation or the establishment of regional business headquarters. Exports account for a large percentage of Swedish GDP. In recent years Sweden has protected itself against international fluctuations by integrating IT technologies and telecommunications into the traditionally exported agricultural and manufacturing industries.
Although its reliance on exports and membership into the European Union has made the Swedish business environment open and accessible to foreigners, it is still governed by unique cultural rules that may surprise an unprepared visitor. A demonstrated sensitivity to, and awareness of, the etiquette and cultural expectations of your counterparts is critical to successful business in Sweden . Communicaid's Doing Business in Sweden cultural awareness courses are ideal for professionals and teams who need to build more successful business relationships with Swedish colleagues, partners and clients. A Doing Business in Sweden course will provide you with the tools to maximise the competitive advantage of doing business in Sweden through a mixture of in-depth background information and hands-on practical tips and solutions.
Benefits
Communicaid's Doing Business in Sweden courses will provide you with:
- A clear understanding of Swedish business culture, etiquette, and expectations
- Heightened awareness of the unique "Swedish model" of high taxation, imposed egalitarianism and dominant public sector
- Tips to ensure successful business relations with your Swedish colleagues and clients
- Practical strategies for doing business more effectively with Swedish counterparts
- Better understanding of potential business challenges and solutions for doing business in Sweden
Who should attend
A Communicaid Doing Business in Sweden course will be of benefit to you if you are:
- Considering doing business in Sweden
- Establishing partnerships with Swedish business counterparts
- Experiencing the challenges of doing business in Sweden
- Setting up local or regional offices in Sweden
Course content
Al l our Doing Business in Sweden 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 Sweden course typically includes:
- Overview of Swedish culture including history, language and traditions
- Key industries and Sweden 's role within Europe and the EU
- Swedish business culture: egalitarianism, systematic organisation, and directness
- Management and working styles for doing business in Sweden
- Communication, meeting and negotiation styles in Swedish companies
- Challenges and practical solutions for doing business in Sweden
Approach
Doing Business in Sweden 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 Sweden course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.
Doing Business in Sweden Course Trainer
Your Doing Business in Sweden 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 Swedish culture training team.
GR
GR is a highly experienced training and coaching practitioner with a commercial background in sales and marketing within the insurance sector. She has a keen interest in personal development and change management and delivers a wide range of culture and communication training programmes including sales and influencing, performance management, interpersonal skills, team building and Swedish business culture.
Her career with the General Accident Group spanned nearly twenty years culminating with her position as IFA Sales Manager. This involved managing a team of 80 staff as well as delivering results in line with company strategy after the merger of two separate organisations.
GR's international experience includes managing offshore product development through a network of German and Asian intermediaries, in depth process reviews with a French subsidiary and she spent over two years managing the launch of core products to the Swedish market. This involved managing Swedish sales teams and presenting regularly to Swedish clients and intermediaries. After completing this project in 1995, she maintained her business contacts in Sweden and is still a regular visitor to the country. |
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