Effective Communication in International Teams
4 May 2006 - 5 May 2006
Many people are involved in projects or work with individual partners from other countries. Given the different cultural contexts, the day-to-day communication brings new challenges to the workplace.
The purpose of communication is to get your message across to your partners. Even when you agree to use the same language, there are cultural differences that have to be considered. A basic understanding of cultural diversity is the key to effective cross-cultural communication. We should learn how to better communicate with people whose first language, does not match our own to avoid misunderstandings in international teams.
The aim of the course is to raise awareness for other cultures and communication problems in cross-cultural cooperations, and enhance your intercultural competence.
The following topics will be covered:
- Cultural images and attributions
- Cultural dimensions, values and behaviour
- Culture specific communication strategies
- Signs and non-verbal communication
- Etiquette: The tricky area of social events
- Working styles: Problem solving approaches
- Best practise: Reaching operational agreements.
The course is specifically designed for all people who take part in international cooperations or work in international teams
Further information is available at http://www.earma.org(opens in new window) or from Rudolf Woeste rudolf.woeste@ftu.fzk.de
Date: 4-5 May 2006
Course fee: 845 EUR for EARMA members. The fee includes tuition, documentation, morning coffees, buffet lunches, afternoon teas and refreshment drinks. Non-EARMA members will be charged an additional EARMA Individual Membership fee of 150 EUR along with the course fee (total 995 EUR).
Venue: Helmholtz Office, Rue du Trône 98, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Rooms are available in NH Stephanie Hotel, 32 Rue Jean Stas (walking distance), B-1060 Brussels, Belgium at a special rate of 124 € including breakfast.
To book a place simply email your personal details to rudolf.woeste@ftu.fzk.de or go to http://www.fortbildung.fzk.de(opens in new window) for online booking, keyword "Communication".
The purpose of communication is to get your message across to your partners. Even when you agree to use the same language, there are cultural differences that have to be considered. A basic understanding of cultural diversity is the key to effective cross-cultural communication. We should learn how to better communicate with people whose first language, does not match our own to avoid misunderstandings in international teams.
The aim of the course is to raise awareness for other cultures and communication problems in cross-cultural cooperations, and enhance your intercultural competence.
The following topics will be covered:
- Cultural images and attributions
- Cultural dimensions, values and behaviour
- Culture specific communication strategies
- Signs and non-verbal communication
- Etiquette: The tricky area of social events
- Working styles: Problem solving approaches
- Best practise: Reaching operational agreements.
The course is specifically designed for all people who take part in international cooperations or work in international teams
Further information is available at http://www.earma.org(opens in new window) or from Rudolf Woeste rudolf.woeste@ftu.fzk.de
Date: 4-5 May 2006
Course fee: 845 EUR for EARMA members. The fee includes tuition, documentation, morning coffees, buffet lunches, afternoon teas and refreshment drinks. Non-EARMA members will be charged an additional EARMA Individual Membership fee of 150 EUR along with the course fee (total 995 EUR).
Venue: Helmholtz Office, Rue du Trône 98, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Rooms are available in NH Stephanie Hotel, 32 Rue Jean Stas (walking distance), B-1060 Brussels, Belgium at a special rate of 124 € including breakfast.
To book a place simply email your personal details to rudolf.woeste@ftu.fzk.de or go to http://www.fortbildung.fzk.de(opens in new window) for online booking, keyword "Communication".