Living and Working in Hungary

Why Living and Working in Hungary?  Hungary is a nation with a rich cultural heritage that has a unique personality of its own.  As a former member of the Soviet Bloc, Hungary has made significant political and economic reforms that have led to tremendous economic growth.  Since its accession into the European Union in 2004, Hungary has experienced economic growth in the public and private sector and is becoming an increasingly attractive market for new business ventures.  Today Hungary is known for its cultural heritage of folk and classical music, the vibrant capital of Budapest and beautiful countryside.  Hungary is an ideal location for potential business investments but living and working in Hungary can be rewarding and challenging at the same time.   Not knowing how to adapt to cross-cultural differences can present many misunderstandings which can lead to frustration. 

Communicaid’s Living and Working in Hungary courses are ideal for those relocating to Hungary for personal or business reasons.  Living and Working in Hungary 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 Hungary.  Delegates participating in a Living and Working in Hungary course also receive detailed information about the historical ties and traditions that have shaped Hungarian culture and how they influence Hungarian business practices.

Benefits

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

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

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

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

Course Content

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

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

Approach

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

Living and Working in Hungary Course Trainer

Your Living and Working in Hungary 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.

KFB – Cultural Awareness Trainer – Hungary
BA in Russian Language and Literature
MA in English Language and Literature and
PhD in Applied Linguisticsand Intercultural Studies

KFB is a professor and the Head of the Department of Applied Communication and Intercultural studies at Budapest Business School.  In addition, she has more than 17 years of practical experience in training managers and employees from Hungary, the UK, the USA, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy.

Originally from Hungary, KFB has lived in the USA, UK and the former Soviet Union. Since 1993, she has been working as a subject coordinator and tutor in the fields of management, organisational behaviour and managing across cultures at the University of Lincoln, the Budapest Business School and Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. She also gives lectures and seminars on Intercultural Management to undergraduate and MA students.  In 1998, she began acting as an intercultural management and relocation trainer for multinational companies.  

KFB has published two books on Intercultural Communication and numerous studies on intercultural conflicts. She is a member of SIETAR, the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research and served on the board of directors for four years.  Her key Communicaid clients include Tesco and Cadbury.