Objective
OBJECTIVES
Evidence indicates that companies with fewer than 500 employees face language and cultural barriers in trade. Individuals with no linguistic and/or cultural preparation can often perform badly when forced to work abroad. International SMEs tend to perform better with knowledge of best practice models in language strategies. The aim of this project is to identify innovative practice in a sample of SMEs from the partner countries and to disseminate good practice to other international SMEs.
ACTIVITIES
SMEs in four regions will be surveyed to evaluate the level of existing language skills and cultural knowledge and to measure deficiencies. The findings will then be summarised to produce easy-to-read guides in four languages for managers and trainers. In the second year of the project companies will be identified for inclusion in a multilingual video of best practice in language and cultural training strategies. This will be distributed for use on training courses for managers of SMEs and small business/export advisers who will find these examples particularly effective.
PRODUCTS
- A report on the survey findings on common patterns of language usage and training needs.
- Easy-to-read guides concentrating on the practical benefits of language training.
- A European video to promote good practice in language and cultural training.
Contract number : UK/PP/LP/11/III.I.a
Domaine : Continuing vocational training
Contents :
Language training
Products :
Training programmes/ curriculum
Methodologies for vocational guidance
Distance training tools
Public :
Trainers, designers & managers of training programmes
Trainers, designers & managers of training programmes
Workers/ Employees
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Coordinator
NE6 1LL Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom
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