Home to vast oil reserves, expansive desert and a number of large coastal cities such as Tripoli, Libya is one of the wealthiest countries in Africa. Heavily influenced by an extensive Roman history, semi-nomadic tribes and Islamic beliefs, Libyan culture is a unique blend of tradition and modern society. Having recently made efforts to open its borders to the rest of the world, Libya offers an increasing number of new business and investment opportunities. For those who hope to benefit from this new market by living and working in Libya, a thorough understanding of Libyan culture and society is essential to ensure that the international assignment is successful.
Communicaid’s Living and Working in Libya 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 Libya. Living and Working in Libya will also provide you with an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Libyan culture, society and business and help you develop your own strategies for living and working in Libyan society and ensure a positive and successful international assignment.
Benefits
A Communicaid Living and Working in Libya course will provide you with:
- A comprehensive insight of Libyan culture including a historical, economic and social overview
- An understanding of Libyan national identity and any current political or economic sensitivities
- An understanding of the unique social and business etiquette of Libyan culture
- Key communication tools and skills to understand and respond to business and social demands of Libyan culture while living and working in Libya
- An awareness of culture and country shock and ways of coping with it
- Essential practical information to improve your experience of living and working in Libya
Who should attend
A Communicaid Living and Working in Libya programme will be of benefit to you if you:
- Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Libya to start or do business with Libyans
- Work on short-term assignments or projects in Libya and spend periods of time in Libya
Course Content
All our Living and Working in Libya training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their personal/organisational requirements and existing skills set. A Living and Working in Libya course typically includes:
- An overview of Libyan culture: history, religion and traditions
- An understanding of the current economic and political climate: regional position, oil and gas
- An introduction to Libyan society and Libyan people
- Understanding the impact of Islam: calendar, censorship, political affiliations
- Attitudes to foreigners and women
- Practical information on living and working in Libya
- Attitudes and values in Libya: wasta and face
- Libyan management, meeting and negotiation styles
- Libyan business culture and working practices: attitudes to time, hierarchy, relationships
- Effective business communication in Libya: non verbal communication, oral agreements etc.
- Tips and strategies for successful living and working in Libya
Approach
Living and Working in Libya 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 Libya course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.
Living and Working in Libya Course Trainer
Your 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.
MT
MT is a Libyan national educated in Tripoli, Geneva and London. She has lived in Denmark, USA, Zimbabwe, Malta, Switzerland and France but has been based in London since 1993 and has a sound of understanding of the challenges facing British organisations working in Libya.
On graduating, MT remained in Geneva for a year to work in the business development team of a specialist financial communications consultancy. She then returned to Tripoli as marketing manager for a consultancy specialising in facilitating trade and investments between foreign and Libyan counterparts.
In 2003, MT relocated to London to undertake her MBA while also working for the British Arab Commercial Bank. She then worked as a consultant for Middle East Consulting (MEC) writing reports and articles on Libya, advising clients on how to get started in Libya and running training sessions.
MT now works as a financial advisor for one of the world’s leading investment banks and also delivers training to individuals or groups relocating to or doing business in Libya.
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