Mexico is an immensely diverse country where traditional and modern values come together to create a unique culture influenced by a rich history and varied influences from the indigenous and Spanish populations. Known for its vivid and lively culture founded on traditional principles of family and religion, Mexico is rapidly becoming recognised for its improving economy. With an increased interest from foreign investors, international assignments in Mexico are becoming more common. An international assignment in Mexico is an exciting but challenging prospect, however, requiring an in-depth understanding of its unique set of cultural rules, values and attitudes. Without this, living and working in Mexico could result in frustration and misunderstandings leading to a failed international assignment.
Communicaid’s Living & Working in Mexico 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 Mexico, as well as conveying an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Mexican culture both inside and outside the workplace.
Benefits
A Communicaid Living and Working in Mexico course will provide you with:
- A comprehensive overview of Mexican culture including historical, social and religious background information
- An understanding of the current political and economic situation and sensitivities
- Key communication tools and skills to understand—and respond to— business and social subtleties and nuances of Mexican culture
- An awareness of culture and country shock—and strategies for coping with it
- Essential practical information to improve your experience of living and working in the Mexico
Who should attend
Living and Working in Mexico will be of benefit to you if you: - Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Mexico for business purposes
- Work on short-term assignments or projects in Mexico and spend periods of time in Mexico
Course Content
All our Living and Working in Mexico 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 Mexico course typically includes:
- Preconceptions and stereotypes of Mexico
- Mexican people and Mexican society
- Major cities and regional diversity
- Practical information on living and working in Mexico
- Managing culture and country shock
- Mexican social and business etiquette
- Key attitudes and values in Mexican business culture
- Working practices in Mexico including meetings and presentations
- Mexican management, leadership and negotiation styles
- Strategies for effective business communication
- Tips and advice for successful living and working in Mexico
Approach
Living and Working in Mexico 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 Mexico course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.
Living and Working in Mexico Course Trainer
Your Living and Working in Mexico trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus. Detailed below is the profile of a member of our Cultural Awareness Training team.
CGC
CGC combines his knowledge of intercultural theory with his expert professional experience of global markets to deliver country specific business briefings and cross cultural training to a breadth of business sectors and on European, Asian and Latin American cultures. He has delivered training to key Communicaid clients including Cadbury Schweppes, Adidas and GSK.
On graduating in his native Chile, CGC relocated to the UK in 1975. He has also lived in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico and has done business in a broad spectrum of countries including Cuba, Korea, India and the Philippines.
During the 1980s CGC was the Manager of Islington Enterprise Centre where he secured and implemented international projects across Europe, Latin America and Africa. He then went on to work for the Body Shop as New Market Development Manager developing business strategy in emerging markets and setting up franchises in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Since leaving The Body Shop in 1997, CGC has worked as a business and cultural consultant providing consultancy and training to a wide range of clients including LeBoeuf, Lamb, The United Nations, UBS Warburg, Credit Suisse First Boston, Thames Water and British Airways.
CGC is currently the Managing Director of an e-bank involved in electronic prepayments over the internet and mobile communications working in Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Asia. In addition, he maintains an interest in TV and film producing working with various US, UK and Japanese channels. He is a regular commentator on Spanish speaking financial markets with Bloomberg TV.
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