Living and Working in Jordan

Why Living and Working in Jordan? Situated on the overlapping territories known as the Fertile Crescent, the ‘cradle of civilisation’ and the Holy Land at the crossroads of Christianity, Islam and Judaism, Jordan hosts an ethnically and religiously diverse population.  Jordanians are known for their cultural appreciation and tolerance, and their Arab hospitality and warmth are recognisable traits.  Jordan’s world famous sites such as Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and many natural reserves have helped make tourism one of the main drivers of economic growth. Since 2007, the King of Jordan has committed himself to improving Jordan’s living standards by developing the healthcare, housing, and education sectors.

Jordan’s current economic and political position as well as its unique business and social culture can make living and working in Jordan a challenging, but exciting experience. Failure to adapt to the Jordanian way of life and its unique set of cultural rules and behaviours can cause frustration, misunderstandings and an unsuccessful international assignment in Jordan.  Communicaid’s Living & Working in Jordan courses are designed to provide an understanding of the various aspects of living and working in Jordan as well as practical information to make your international assignment more enjoyable.

Benefits

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

• An understanding of how Jordan’s geography, history, politics and economy have influenced Jordanian social and business culture
• Strategies for dealing with cultural differences in Jordan
• An awareness of culture shock and ways of successfully dealing with it
• Essential practical information and techniques to improve  your experience of living and working in Jordan

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

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

Course Content

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

• Jordanian geography, culture, religion and history
• Current political situation and sensitivities in Jordan
• Jordan’s relations with neighbouring Gulf countries and the US
• Ethnic and religious diversity in Jordan and its impact on Jordanian business culture
• Practical information and strategies for successful living and working in Jordan
• Jordanian social and business etiquette
• Effective communication in Jordan: written, non-verbal, virtual
• Key attitudes and values in Jordanian business culture: relationships, hierarchy, hospitality
• Managing culture shock when living and working in Jordan

Approach

Living and Working in Jordan 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 Jordan course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Living and Working in Jordan Course Trainer

Your Living and Working in Jordan 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.

GL – Cultural Awareness Trainer – Jordan

BA in Law, the Robert Schuman Institute, France
Diploma in International Business Leadership Training

A dual French/Swiss citizen, GL has travelled extensively throughout his 18 year professional career in 25 countries on four continents. 

GL has spent significant periods of time working and living in the Middle East since 1995.  He has extensive knowledge of Jordanian life and working practices having lived and worked in Jordan for five years.  He has also worked on short training contracts in Saudi Arabia and Egypt which required frequent visits.

Specialising in leadership, GL has a background in international project management and cross-cultural competence.  He has worked as a freelance consultant and trainer for the last six years and has delivered numerous workshops for organisations setting up or doing business in the Middle East including Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

GL is a native speaker of both French and German and speaks advanced colloquial Arabic.

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