Open Seminars "After Business Hours"

INTERNATIONAL MINDSET

Overwhelmed, overstressed and over here!

Moved recently to Germany? Maybe the above remark could come from you. If you are asking yourself how you can cope with all the new demands put on you..... don’t worry, you are normal. Most families are under pressure to succeed, but performing at even an acceptable level is hampered by the challenges of language, new business etiquette, customs, and ways of getting things done. Get the inside information from the expatriate trainers of CONSULTus Germany, who are well acquainted with the challenges of starting over again in a new country.

CORNERSTONES
Objectives of the After Business Hours Program:

• Gain confidence through knowledge on the host country and its people.
• Learn to help yourself coached by our path-finders.
• Pick up on the rich German cultural heritage

OUTLINE OF PROGRAM DELIVERY

• A completed registration form is required.
• The two-part program is rotating throughout the year, allowing participants to pick the dates that fit their calendar.
• Part I: Orientation for newcomers;
• Part II: Cultural Adaptation.
• Program hours are 18.00 to 21.00 hours.
• Childcare is available upon request.
• The number of partcipants is limited to 15.

The program offers an interactive format with a dynamic approach focussing on the German Culture and family issues for newcommers to the Rhein Main Area. The Business After Hours format avoids conflict with normal business hours.

FEE STRUCTURE
Call for information on corporate or private registration fees. For singles or couple discount. All fees are ex MwSt. and are payable in advance.

PROGRAM ITINERARY 1999
Part A: Jan.; Mar.; Sep.; Nov.
Part B: Feb.; Apr.; Oct.; Dec

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Milestones in history put into context with time zapping and slides. Focussing on the present Germany with its challenges and opportunities.

LET’S PLAY 30 QUESTIONS
Group work covering the different aspects of living in Germany and sharing knowledge and findings.

TANGIBLES
A presentation of 'tools' to help yourself.

THESE STRANGE GERMAN WAYS
German customs and behaviour supplemented with props to enhance the do’s and taboo’s in everyday life.

THAT AWFUL GERMAN LANGUAGE
Communication skills in an intercultural setting.

WHAT’S ON AS THE YEAR GOES BY ...
Our events calendar underlined with slides and props encourages the exploration of the rich cultural heritage Germany has to offer.

CULTURAL ADAPTATION
Comprehensive understanding on how cultures shape and affect the individual’s expectations. How to distinguish between the individual and the stereotype national reputations.

THE ADAPTATION CYCLE
The adaptation cycle and the impact of relocation are worked through in a group after a video introduction. Strategies are discussed to ease the transition period.

VENUE
Location: ISF, Internationale Schule Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Sindelfingen. (secr. Mrs. Hart tel. +46(0)69-21971315)

For further information, please contact CONSULTus Germany.

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
A total system approach with an international reach for intercultural counselling or relocation issues is available through our global network.