Intercultural Management: China, Latin America, South Africa and Germany

„When staying abroad we learn not so much about the foreign
land rather than about ourselves. “(Roger Peyrefitte)


For Managers and Employees as well as for experts in developement work

List of available training modules:

1. Information about the Country

  • qxif-angle-double-rightGeography and climate
  • qxif-angle-double-rightPolitics, economy, history
  • qxif-angle-double-rightSociety and religion

2. Cultural Standards

  • qxif-angle-double-right"Typical German" versus "typical Chinese" or "Latin American".
  • qxif-angle-double-rightMulti-tasking versus doing one thing at a time
  • qxif-angle-double-rightDirect communication versus indirect communication
  • qxif-angle-double-rightIndividualism versus group orientation
  • qxif-angle-double-rightConflict confrontation versus conflict avoidance

3. Successful Negotiations

  • qxif-angle-double-rightPhases in a negotiation and different negotiation strategies
  • qxif-angle-double-rightImportance of contracts
  • qxif-angle-double-rightBusinessetiquette

4. Staff Management

  • qxif-angle-double-rightMulticultural teamwork
  • qxif-angle-double-rightUnderstanding the different roles and the hierarchy
  • qxif-angle-double-rightMotivation of staff
  • qxif-angle-double-rightConflict management

5. Communication

  • qxif-angle-double-rightDifferences in communication styles
  • qxif-angle-double-rightNonverbal communication
  • qxif-angle-double-right„Putting your foot in it“ and taboos

6. Training and Know-How Transfer

  • qxif-angle-double-rightThe role of the trainer
  • qxif-angle-double-rightExpectations towards the trainer
  • qxif-angle-double-rightPresentations for different audiences

7. Working in Germany

  • qxif-angle-double-rightOrganizing everyday life
  • qxif-angle-double-rightThe role of leadership
  • qxif-angle-double-rightInteracting with colleagues
  • qxif-angle-double-rightConflict management- the German way

8. Studying in Germany

  • qxif-angle-double-rightGerman cultural standards
  • qxif-angle-double-rightExpectations the student will face
  • qxif-angle-double-rightCommon problems and solution strategies
  • qxif-angle-double-rightDifferent learning strategies

The contents of the seminar will be developed as needed and can be held one-to-one or in groups. We offer these seminars in German, Spanish and English.

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To book seminars and for further information please send an e-mail to:

info[at]training-tdc.de