Living and Working in Zambia

Why Living and Working in Zambia?  Zambia’s society is characterised by tribal ties where the clan is at the centre of life.  Interaction between the different groups happens on a friendly and regular basis creating a national culture which is characterised by a unique fusion of tribal customs and traditions.  Since gaining independence from the British in 1964, Zambia’s economy has fluctuated significantly but vast reforms over the last twenty years have helped to create a solid economic foundation.   Anybody who would like to take advantage of this growing economy should be aware that an international assignment in Zambia can be a challenging experience.  

Failure to understand Zambia’s complex cultural dynamics and the inability to adjust to the underlying rules and behaviour patterns of Zambian culture can cause frustration and misunderstandings.  Communicaid’s Living and Working in Zambia 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 Zambia.  Living and Working in Zambia programmes also convey an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Zambian business and social culture inside and outside the workplace to ensure you have a successful international assignment in Zambia.

Benefits

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

• A comprehensive overview of Zambia and its historical, social and economic context
• An awareness of culture and country shock and ways of handling it when living and working in Zambia
• A profound understanding of the cultural diversity of Zambian culture
• Increased knowledge of key Zambian business values and attitudes
• Key communication tools and skills to understand and respond to business and social subtleties and nuances of Zambian culture
• Essential practical information to improve  your experience of living and working in Zambia

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

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

Course Content

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

• An overview of Zambian culture: history, religion and traditions
• Zambian people and Zambian society
• Power and gender relations in Zambia
• Social etiquette and everyday living practices
• Managing culture and country shock when living in Zambia
• Business etiquette and working practices in Zambia
• Attitudes and values in Zambian business culture
• Zambian business communication styles
• Tips and strategies for successful living and working in Zambia

Approach

Living and Working in Zambia courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London, Paris, Brussels, 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 Zambia course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Living and Working in Zambia Course Trainer

AM

Your Living and Working in Zambia 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 Zambian Cultural Training team.

AM was born in London to Angolan parents.  After spending a large part of his childhood in Africa, AM completed a degree in African Studies.  He then worked for five years for the United Nations on various relief projects around Africa before returning to London where he obtained a Masters degree in International Relations.  In 2000 AM then became a Programme Manager for a London based Think Tank specialising in international development.  His role gave him the opportunity to work on long term projects in Zambia, Angola and Zimbabwe.

AM is based in London and has worked as an advisor to the Department for International Development since 2005 but focuses most of his energy on consultancy work where he specialises in helping people build relationships with African companies. 

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