EXPAT AND COUNTRY TRAINING

Knowing Where You’re Going Gets You One Step Ahead

As a high-performing professional stationed in another country, you may notice that you don’t perform as effectively as you’re used to. Why is this? Because in order to perform at your best, you need to understand how things are done. This training focuses on understanding and working effectively within a particular culture. Gain insight into why things are done in a certain way, understand other communication styles, and learn how to bridge cultural differences. With this knowledge, you’ll elevate your performance and maintain high standards. After all, being in the know keeps you one step ahead.


DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

You work in a (remote) team with people from a different background 

– and you want to collaborate with them more effectively.

You and your partner are moving abroad 

– and you want to prepare for living and working in your new home region.

Your company has merged with a foreign competitor 

– and you need to understand the customs of your new colleagues.

You’re returning home after a long assignment abroad 

– and you want to prepare for the reversed culture shock.


This expat and country training course is exactly what you are looking for if you want to:

  • Learn about key elements of the other culture.
  • Understand the impact of culture on your and others’ behaviour.
  • Master challenging situations.
  • Adjust your communication skills while maintaining your identity.

Customised programmes

We are happy to customise a training programme to your needs tailoring, for example, course duration, specific learning objectives, number of participants and delivery methods; such as face-to-face training, e-learning, virtual sessions, or peer-to-peer learning. Please contact us for more information.

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Standard courses – 12 hrs

Starting dates:

  How to work with the Dutch 7/3/2025 remote

  How to work with the Dutch  19/5/2025 remote

   € 999 / person - max 8 persons

  Training will be given in Dutch or English

   Prerequisite: cultural awareness training recommended

 More information

Standard Course Programme

Before you start the training course, we will ask you to complete a questionnaire. This will give us a better understanding of your background, work environment, and specific expectations you may have for the training programme. Additionally, we will ask you to fill out your own  Cultural Profile , w hich will be used throughout the course.

Learn more about the Cultural Profiler 


Step 1 (Optional)

Kick-off session

Getting to know your fellow participants

Setting your goals

Set-up

(virtual) classroom: 60 min

eLearning: 25 min

peer learning: 20 min

Step 2 Spruce up your knowledge

What is culture?

Important elements of country culture

Your personal cultural profile

Set-up

(virtual) classroom: 120 min

eLearning: 150 min


Step 3 Master the tools

How culture impacts your and others’ behaviour

Hands-on tools for everyday work situations

Set-up

(virtual) classroom: 120 min

eLearning: 90 min


Step 4 Put it into practice

Communication is key

Detect and interpret cues

Make a personal development plan

Set-up

(virtual) classroom: 60 min

eLearning: 50 min