Living and Working in Croatia

Why Living and Working in Croatia? Croatia owes its exceptional cultural heritage to years of influence by various civilisations including Greek, Roman and Byzantine. As a former republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia is a relatively new autonomous Balkan country that gained its independence in 1991. Its economy has been growing due to the tourism industry and increased consumer spending making it an attractive destination for new business developments. Since 2000, Croatia has reached economic stability, ensuring a steady inflation rate and stable currency which has enabled the country to apply for EU membership which they hope to obtain by 2010. Today, Croatia is also known for its many historical cities and startling natural beauty adding to its popularity as an emerging tourist destination.

Croatia is an ideal location for potential business investments but living and working in Croatia can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. An understanding of the cultural differences between Croatian culture and your own can lead to a smoother transition and minimise misunderstandings and frustrations.  Communicaid’s Living and Working in Croatia courses are designed to respond to the needs of international assignees by providing practical information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Croatia.  Delegates participating in a Living and Working in Croatia course will gain a comprehensive insight into Croatian culture to ensure they have a successful experience living and working in Croatia.

Benefits

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

• A detailed insight into Croatian culture including history, economy and politics
• Survival guide to overcoming the barriers of cross-cultural communication and working
• Strategies for effective communication with Croatians in social and business settings
• Practical tips and solutions to improve your experience of living and working in Croatia
• An understanding of Croatian business and social cultures
• Strategies for dealing with the subtleties and nuances of Croatian culture

Who should attend
           
Living and Working in Croatia will be of benefit to you if you:

• Are about to relocate or have recently relocated to Croatia for business purposes
• Spend periods of time in Croatia for business or social reasons
• Work on short-term assignments or projects in Croatia

Course Content

All our Living and Working in Croatia training courses are designed to meet the specific individual and organisational needs of our clients depending on their requirements and existing skills set.   A Living and Working in Croatia course typically includes:

• A cultural profile of Croatia including historical, political and economic background
• Croatia’s past in WWII and as part of Yugoslavia and the influence on Croatian society today
• Croatia as the meeting point of Catholicism, Christian Orthodoxy and Islam
• Key concepts and values in Croatian society:  family, tradition, religion, national pride
• A deeper understanding of Croatian customs, traditions and heritage
• Croatia today: current issues and its application for EU membership
• Culture shock: understanding and dealing with unexpected obstacles during your transition to living and working in  Croatia
• Practical information for everyday life and work in Croatia
• Etiquette for various social and business events in Croatia
• Cultural values and attitudes on Croatian business culture:  time, formality, hierarchy
• Croatian working practices:  greetings, meetings and presentations
• Management and negotiation styles and how to adapt to the differing business tactics

Approach

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

Living and Working in Croatia Course Trainer

Your Living and Working in Croatia 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 Awareness Training team.

SH – Cultural Awareness Trainer – Croatia

BA in Sociology and Philosophy, University of Zagreb, Croatia
MA Economics in University of Munich, Germany

Croatian by birth, SH has vast international experience.  After studying sociology, philosophy and economics, SH worked for over ten years in various Human Resources roles including managerial roles in Croatia, Germany, Dubai and the UK where she currently lives. 

In her most recent role, SH was responsible for the recruitment and supervision of trainers and worked on a variety of issues ranging from international protocol to global human resources practices. 

SH now works as an independent consultant delivering cultural awareness training on Croatia for diverse organisations as well as consultancy on HR issues in the Balkan region.  She also provides intercultural training to organisations seeking to improve their global effectiveness and productivity.

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