INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP


Leverage diversity and improve performance

Leading an international team requires a special set of skills, so how do you navigate cultural differences? And how do you ensure each team member gets the support they need in a diverse team? The answer is building trust. A foundation of trust is essential for intercultural teams to thrive. You will learn how to employ effective communication styles and cultivate trust. Doing so will enable you to celebrate not only the end results but also the journey your team embarks on to get there.


DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

You’re the leader of a diverse team 

– and need to guide them through a difficult transition.

You will become the leader of an international team 

– and want them to go the extra mile.

Your team is expanding with new international team members 

– so you want to brush up on your intercultural leadership skills.

You are replacing an esteemed leader of an international team 

- and you want to gain their trust.  


This Intercultural Leadership training course is ideal if you aim to:

  • Understand intercultural aspects of trust building.
  • Gain skills for raising and managing expectations.
  • Make appropriate decisions.
  • Master active listening and feedback exchange.
  • Develop strategies to involve your team in achieving results

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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:

    5/3/2025 remote

    13/5/2025  remote

    € 999 / person - max 8 persons

    Training will be given in English

     Prerequisite: intercultural collaboration training recommended

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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, which will be used throughout the course.

Learn more about the Cultural Profiler


Step 1 Get focused

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

Leadership in an international context

Why trust is so important

Communication as tool


Set-up

(virtual) classroom: 90 min

eLearning: 165 min

peer learning: 15 min


Step 3 Master the tools

Decision making

Active listening

Giving feedback

Actively build trust


Set-up

(virtual) classroom: 90 min

eLearning: 200 min

peer learning: 20 min


Step 4 Put it into practice

Apply what you’ve learned to your team

Make a personal action plan

Follow-up session with buddy and trainer


Set-up

(virtual) classroom: 90 + 30 min

eLearning: 120

peer learning: 170 min