Living and Working in Sweden

Located in the centre of Scandinavia in Northern Europe, Sweden has one of the highest standards of living in the world. Sweden 's forward-thinking mentality, egalitarian notions of society and sophisticated and modern lifestyle make it an attractive place to live and work. A member of the EU, Sweden 's strong economy and low unemployment rates also make it an ideal place for new business opportunities and foreign investment. Founded on values such as moderation, consensus and a love of nature, Swedish culture often surprises foreigners in its combined simplicity and complexity. As a result, an international assignment in Sweden can be more challenging that expected. A thorough understanding of Swedish culture - both social and business - will ensure that your experience living and working in Sweden is a successful one.

Communicaid's Living & Working in Sweden 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 Sweden . Participants will also gain an improved understanding of the underlying elements that shape Swedish culture inside and outside the workplace which will help ensure a successful international assignment in Sweden .

Benefits

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

- A comprehensive overview of Sweden 's cultural context including historical, social and   economic background
- Essential communication tools and skills to understand-and respond to- business and social   subtleties and nuances of Swedish culture
- An awareness of culture and country shock-and ways of surviving it
- Fundamental practical information to improve your experience of living and working in the   Sweden

Who should attend

Living and Working in Sweden will be of benefit to you if you:

- Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Sweden for business purposes
- Work on short-term assignments or projects in Sweden
- Spend periods of time in Sweden for business purposes

Course Content

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

- Understanding and managing culture and country shock
- Swedish people and Swedish society: egalitarianism and love of nature
- Practical information on living and working in Sweden
- Social and business etiquette
- Attitudes and values in Swedish business culture: consensus, directness, progressiveness
- Management, leadership and negotiation styles
- Effective business communication: face-to-face and virtual contexts
- Key Swedish working practices: meetings, presentations, greetings, time at work
- Tips and strategies for a successful experience living and working in Sweden

Approach

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

Living and Working in Sweden Course Trainer

Your Living and Working in Sweden 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.

GR

GR is a highly experienced training and coaching practitioner with a commercial background in sales and marketing within the insurance sector. She has a keen interest in personal development and change management and delivers a wide range of culture and communication training programmes including sales and influencing, performance management, interpersonal skills, team building and Swedish business culture.

Her career with the General Accident Group spanned nearly twenty years culminating with her position as IFA Sales Manager. This involved managing a team of 80 staff as well as delivering results in line with company strategy after the merger of two separate organisations.

GR's international experience includes managing offshore product development through a network of German and Asian intermediaries, in depth process reviews with a French subsidiary and she spent over two years managing the launch of core products to the Swedish market. This involved managing Swedish sales teams and presenting regularly to Swedish clients and intermediaries. After completing this project in 1995, she maintained her business contacts in Sweden and is still a regular visitor to the country.