Why Living and Working in Israel? Israel is the largest export market in the Middle East. Its location between three continents and strong economic connection with the US is increasing the country’s impact on the world market. Living and working in Israel is an extraordinary opportunity for any professional, but is an experience that can also be demanding and exhausting. Israel is home to both Jewish and Arabic subcultures which may cause unexpected challenges and misunderstandings for anyone not familiar with these religious cultures.
Understanding how political, religious and cultural changes over the last couple of years have significantly shaped the country and its business and social culture is essential for anyone living and working in Israel. The ability to anticipate cultural differences and adapt to a new way of life is also paramount to prevent frustration, misunderstandings and failure during the international assignment in Israel. Communicaid’s Living and Working in Israel courses are designed to respond to the needs of international delegates by providing useful information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Israel.
Benefits
A Communicaid Living and Working in Israel course will provide you with:
- A comprehensive insight to living and working in Israel
- An overview of Israel’s historical, cultural and economic development
- An understanding of the Jewish religion and its impact on Israeli business culture
- Key communication tools and skills to comprehend and respond to Israeli cultural nuances
- An awareness of culture and country “shock”—and ways of getting through it
- Essential practical tips and information to improve living and working in Israel
Who should attend
A ‘Living and Working in Israel’ programme will be of benefit to you if you:
- Work on short-term projects in Israel
- Are about to relocate to Israel for an international assignment
- Are already living and working in Israel
Course Content
All our Living and Working in Israel training courses are designed to meet the individual needs of our clients depending on their unique personal and organisational demands and existing skills set. A Living and Working in Israel course typically includes topics such as:
- Managing culture and country shock
- A geographical, socio-economic and historical overview of Israel
- Effect of Jewish and Arabic cultures on Israeli culture and personal interaction
- Social and business etiquette in Israel
- Israeli management styles
- Traditional ideas and beliefs about relationships and gender roles in Israel
- Practical information on living and working in Israel
- Attitudes and values in Israeli business culture and their impact
- Strategies and survival tips for living and working in Israel
Approach
Living and Working in Israel 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 individual context.
The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your ‘Living and Working in Israel’ course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy (please click here to read more about our approach).
Living and Working in Israel Course Trainer
Your Living and Working in Israel 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 one of our Israeli cultural trainers.
DM
DM has travelled extensively throughout her 30 year professional career and has visited more than 135 countries on five continents. She has been travelling to the Middle East regularly since 1978.
DM has travelled to Israel on a regular basis for more than 30 years, having made her first trip to the country in 1978, with regular, extended visits for both work and pleasure to the present time.
DM was Middle East Sales Manager for a Fortune 500 IT company for several years in the 1990s and early 2000s, running a territory that included Israel as a main focus. Her remit included the establishment of new local partnerships as well as growing a number of well established multinational businesses. She has also worked in partnership with Israeli government and defence organisations. She was also responsible for marketing and public relations, including print and broadcast media.
Her earlier career was spent at a major supplier of banking technology, based in London, where she opened and developed markets, again in the Middle East, including new business development in Israel. During her early career, DM worked to varying degrees throughout most EU/pre-EU countries as well as across the US and Canada.
A British/American dual national, DM lives near London. She holds a University degree in Psychology from The University of Rochester, New York. She is a member of SIETAR UK and SIETAR Europa. She is also UK Area Coordinator of the Travelers’ Century Club, the organisation whose members have travelled to at least 100 countries.
DM has delivered programmes to Communicaid clients including the London Stock Exchange, Scottish Widows, Allen & Overy and Thales.
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