Living and Working in Austria

Why Living and Working in Austria?  Austria is one of the wealthiest EU nations and is often considered the gateway between western and eastern Europe.  A prosperous nation known for its music and art, Austria has a rich and unique culture shaped by numerous empires and nations.  Due to its expanding economy and prime location, Austria has become a magnet for foreign investors.  An international assignment in Austria can be a challenging experience and failure to adapt to Austrian cultural rules and behaviours can cause frustration and misunderstanding.  

Communicaid’s Living & Working in Austria courses are designed to respond to the needs of international assignees being seconded to Austria by providing practical information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Austria.  Communicaid’s Living and Working in Austria courses will convey an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Austrian business and social culture inside and outside the workplace.

Benefits

 A Communicaid Living and Working in Austria course will provide you with:

• A comprehensive overview of Austria’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 Austrian culture
• An awareness of culture and country shock and ways of surviving it
• Practical tips and solutions to improve your experience of living and working in Austria
• An understanding of Austrian business and social cultures
• Essential information to improve  your experience of living and working in the  Austria

Who should attend
           
A Communicaid Living and Working in Austria will be of benefit to you if you:

• Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Austria for business purposes
• Work on short-term assignments or projects  in Austria and spend periods of time in Austria

Course Content

All our Living and Working in Austria 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 Austria course typically includes:

• An overview of Austrian culture – both social and business
• Preconceptions and stereotypes of Austria
• Austrian people and Austrian society, including key cultural concepts and values such as Gemutlichkeit and Sozialpartnerschaft
• Practical information on living and working  in Austria
• Social and business etiquette
• Working with Austrians
• Attitudes and values in Austrian business culture such as order, efficiency and individualism
• Management and negotiation styles – formality, hierarchy and responsibility
• Effective business communication and understanding Austrian communication styles
• Tips and strategies for successful living and working in Austria
• Working practices and business etiquette in Austria

Approach

Living and Working in Austria 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 Austria course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy (please click here to read more about our approach).

Living and Working in Austria Course Trainer

Your Living and Working in Austria 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 Cultural Training team.

KL

KL has worked as a cultural consultant for multinational corporations in Austria, the UK and the USA.  Originally from Austria, KL has more than a decade of international business and management experience.  After graduating from the University of Vienna, KL moved to the United States to pursue an MBA in International Business from Stanford University.   

Following graduation, KL moved back to Vienna where he worked as European Sales Manager for a major airline company for eight years.  There he was responsible for managing and training a large sales force as well as planning and implementing the strategic targets across Europe.

In 2004, KL moved to the UK after accepting a position with a major broadcasting company as project manager for a number of European-wide initiatives.  In 2006, KL started delivering cultural awareness training using his experience in North America and Europe to help people better understand the respective business cultures and working practices.

KL has delivered training for Communicaid’s private and public sector clients since 2006.