Pre-Departure Briefing

GLOBAL MARKET PLACE
The global business environment demands employees to work effectively across national and cultural boundaries.

The key success factor in meeting the challenges of overcoming differences is knowledge of the values, motivations and expectations, in short the CULTURE of the destination country. To operate more effectively one needs to acquire a better understanding of how culture affects the behaviour of the international counterpart, as well as recognize one’s owns behaviour.

To successfully manage diversity issues is no luxury for corporations seeking intercultural excellence.

CORNERSTONES
The objective of the pre-departure briefing program is to:

• provide a framework for understanding cultural differences;
• understand which traits and skills are necessary for inter -cultural effectiveness;
• provide the basics on Everyday Life and Business Culture in the country of destination;
• provide practical approaches to culture shock management and life-style adjustment.

• The client is requested to complete an Intake Form
• CONSULTus will contact the client for further details or background if required.
• CONSULTus will forward a preliminary program.

FEE STRUCTURE
Fees vary depending on size of group, number of trainers and duration of the training. All quotations are excluding MwSt. Travel expenses and / or conference facilities are charged seperately.

The pre-departure program is tailored to each company and transferring person and / or couple.

CULTURE DEFINED
Comprehensive understanding how cultures shape and affect the individual’s behaviour as well as the communication process.

PERSONAL CULTURAL AWARENESS
Investigating how one is influenced by our own cultural heritage and what impact this has on our expectations in private and business settings.

EVERYDAY LIFE
Knowledge about local customs, history and lifestyles are imperative to the transition to a new culture. Resource persons with personal experience are included in our programs.

THE ADAPTATION CYCLE
The adaptation cycle and the impact of relocation are explored. Strategies are discussed to ease the transition period. We focus both on the private and the business implications of uprooting the family. An emphasis for children in transition is provided.

VENUE
The program can be conducted at the company’s premises, our offices or at a convenient conference location.

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.