Living and Working in Estonia

Why Living and Working in Estonia?  Regaining its freedom in 1991, Estonia has shed its Soviet legacy to become one of the most prosperous markets in Europe.  Free trade and a solid currency have made Estonia an attractive place for foreign investors.  The economic freedom and reform it is currently experiencing after centuries of restriction adds to its reputation as a very progressive emerging market.  Influenced by Finnish, Baltic, and Germanic cultures, Estonia is a country rich in tradition and history.  For those who have the opportunity of living and working in Estonia, a complete understanding of Estonian business and social culture is essential for the international assignment to be a success.

Communicaid’s Living and Working in Estonia courses are ideal for those relocating to Estonia for personal or business reasons.  Living and Working in Estonia 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 Estonia.  Delegates participating in a Living and Working in Estonia course are provided a comprehensive understanding of the historical ties and traditions that have shaped Estonian culture and how they influence Estonian business practices today.

Benefits

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

• A comprehensive background of Estonian culture including history, economy and politics
• Survival guide to overcoming the barriers of cross-cultural communication and working
• Strategies for effective communication with Estonians in social and business settings
• Practical tips and solutions to improve your experience of living and working in Estonia
• An understanding of Estonian business culture and social etiquette
• Strategies for dealing with the subtleties and nuances of Estonian culture

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

• Are about to relocate to Estonia for business purposes
• Are already living in Estonia
• Spend periods of time in Estonia for business or social reasons
• Work on short-term assignments or projects in Estonia

Course Content

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

• Key Estonian values and attitudes:  family, history, tradition
• Estonia today: current position in the EU, economic overview and the future state of affairs
• Insight into Estonian people and Estonian society: religion and language
• Culture shock: understanding and dealing with unexpected obstacles during your transition to living and working in Estonia
• Useful information for everyday living and working in Estonia
• Etiquette for various social and business events
• Communicating with Estonians: how to get your point across effectively including differences in formality, levels of directness and non verbal communication styles
• Influence of cultural values on Estonian business culture:  time, formality, hierarchy
• Estonian working practices:  greetings, meetings and presentations
• Management and negotiation styles in Estonia and how to adapt to different business tactics
• Tips and strategies to ensure a smooth transition to living and working in Estonia

Approach

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

Living and Working in Estonia Course Trainer

Your Living and Working in Estonia 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.

SM

SM has worked in Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Germany and the UK while with an Estonian IT company working in their sales and marketing division.  She has over twenty years experience in International Business and Management and currently lives in Edinburgh.

An Estonian native, SM received a bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Tartu and an MA in International Management from the University of Manchester.  In 2000 SM accepted a management position with a large financial firm in Scotland and is currently the company’s primary advisor on Eastern European business and financial systems.