Doing Business In Libya

Why Doing Business in Libya?  Libya is an ethnically diverse blend of modern urban societies and semi nomadic tribes. One of the world’s leading petroleum producers, Libya’s economy and market has recently reopened to the rest of the world attracting new foreign investments and business. For those wanting to conduct business in Libya, understanding the culture behind the social and business etiquette and customs is an important part of gaining the necessary skills to function effectively.

Communicaid’s Doing Business in Libya cultural awareness courses are ideal for companies looking to invest in this new market and professionals who wish to develop more successful business relationships with Libyan partners and clients. A Doing Business in Libya course will help you establish an understanding of Libyan business approaches and will assist you to develop your own strategies for doing business in Libya through a combination of in-depth background information and hands-on practical tips and business solutions.

Benefits

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

- Greater awareness of Libyan business culture and etiquette

- A clear understanding of the key drivers that motivate Libyan business counterparts

- Key tips to ensure successful business relations with your Libyan colleagues and clients

- Better understanding of the potential challenges and practical strategies involved in

   establishing or doing business in Libya

Who should attend

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

- Considering establishing or doing business in Libya

- Establishing a network of Libyan business suppliers

- Looking to gain a competitive edge as you enter or invest in this new market

- Already experiencing the challenges of doing business in Libya

Course Content

All our Doing Business in Libya 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 Libya course typically includes:

- An introduction to Libyan culture, history, religion and beliefs

- Discussion of current political and economic issues in Libya

- Libyan business culture and attitudes in the workplace: Wasta, Islam, face and hierarchy

- Management and business etiquette for doing business in Libya

- Libyan communication and negotiation styles when doing business

- Challenges and practical solutions for doing business in Libya

Approach

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

Doing Business in Libya Course Trainer

Your Doing Business in Libya 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 Libyan culture training team.

OM

OM joined the British Foreign Office in 1960 and served in a number of diplomatic posts including Abu Dhabi, Jordan, South Yemen, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia. In 1984 he became Ambassador to Libya and he later served as Ambassador to Luxembourg and Greece. He retired from the Diplomatic Service in 1996 and has continued to travel widely, including Libya, the Middle East and the Former Soviet Union.

OM is currently chairman of MEC International, business consultants, and Deputy Chairman of the Libyan-British Business Council.  He recently delivered a Doing business in Libya course to staff at ExonMobil.