Online-Seminar: Working in international teams

Detailed programme

Module I and II:

5. - 6. August 2021

Module III and IV:

12. - 13. August 2021

10:00 am - 1:15 pm

Module I: Success factors of highly productive, international teams

• What it takes to succeed in multi-cultural business settings
• Mastering the complexity of diverse mind-sets in a global context
• Recognizing needs, and activating the full potential of your diverse team
• The secret code of indirect cultures: Clarifying the message between the lines
• Develop culture-specific meeting standards and unique communication culture

Module II: Toolbox for your team communication

• The best 'door openers' for you, and your tasks
• Open discussion, please! How to disagree without causing offence
• Tension tamers - three highly effective tools to get everyone back on track!
• Attention spans around the globe: How to keep your whole team focused
• Tools and tips to boost the efficiency of real-life and virtual meetings

Module III: Hierarchy & Status

• Team worker meets Top-down hierarchy
• Control versus Laissez-faire? - What different cultures expect from their leaders
• From status trap to status boost - a simple question of do-how
• Detect blind spots of power and positioning issues in your global team
• From humor to hierarchy - best and worst case scenarios

Module IV: Cross-cultural issues at work

• Managing 'mañana cultures', Asian 'time spirals' and changing priorities
• How to address problems without losing momentum
• Motivating people around the world - Overview of efficient motivational tools
• Pokerface or Volcano? How to handle emotions in your team
• How to strengthen commitment and get things done

Detailed programme

Module I and II:

5. - 6. August 2021

Module III and IV:

12. - 13. August 2021

10:00 am - 1:15 pm

Module I: Success factors of highly productive, international teams

• What it takes to succeed in multi-cultural business settings
• Mastering the complexity of diverse mind-sets in a global context
• Recognizing needs, and activating the full potential of your diverse team
• The secret code of indirect cultures: Clarifying the message between the lines
• Develop culture-specific meeting standards and unique communication culture

Module II: Toolbox for your team communication

• The best 'door openers' for you, and your tasks
• Open discussion, please! How to disagree without causing offence
• Tension tamers - three highly effective tools to get everyone back on track!
• Attention spans around the globe: How to keep your whole team focused
• Tools and tips to boost the efficiency of real-life and virtual meetings

Module III: Hierarchy & Status

• Team worker meets Top-down hierarchy
• Control versus Laissez-faire? - What different cultures expect from their leaders
• From status trap to status boost - a simple question of do-how
• Detect blind spots of power and positioning issues in your global team
• From humor to hierarchy - best and worst case scenarios

Module IV: Cross-cultural issues at work

• Managing 'mañana cultures', Asian 'time spirals' and changing priorities
• How to address problems without losing momentum
• Motivating people around the world - Overview of efficient motivational tools
• Pokerface or Volcano? How to handle emotions in your team
• How to strengthen commitment and get things done

Detailed programme

Detailed programme

Module I and II:

5. - 6. August 2021

Module III and IV:

12. - 13. August 2021

10:00 am - 1:15 pm

Module I and II:

5. - 6. August 2021

Module III and IV:

12. - 13. August 2021

10:00 am - 1:15 pm

Module I: Success factors of highly productive, international teams

• What it takes to succeed in multi-cultural business settings
• Mastering the complexity of diverse mind-sets in a global context
• Recognizing needs, and activating the full potential of your diverse team
• The secret code of indirect cultures: Clarifying the message between the lines
• Develop culture-specific meeting standards and unique communication culture

Module II: Toolbox for your team communication

• The best 'door openers' for you, and your tasks
• Open discussion, please! How to disagree without causing offence
• Tension tamers - three highly effective tools to get everyone back on track!
• Attention spans around the globe: How to keep your whole team focused
• Tools and tips to boost the efficiency of real-life and virtual meetings

Module III: Hierarchy & Status

• Team worker meets Top-down hierarchy
• Control versus Laissez-faire? - What different cultures expect from their leaders
• From status trap to status boost - a simple question of do-how
• Detect blind spots of power and positioning issues in your global team
• From humor to hierarchy - best and worst case scenarios

Module IV: Cross-cultural issues at work

• Managing 'mañana cultures', Asian 'time spirals' and changing priorities
• How to address problems without losing momentum
• Motivating people around the world - Overview of efficient motivational tools
• Pokerface or Volcano? How to handle emotions in your team
• How to strengthen commitment and get things done

Module I: Success factors of highly productive, international teams

• What it takes to succeed in multi-cultural business settings
• Mastering the complexity of diverse mind-sets in a global context
• Recognizing needs, and activating the full potential of your diverse team
• The secret code of indirect cultures: Clarifying the message between the lines
• Develop culture-specific meeting standards and unique communication culture

Module II: Toolbox for your team communication

• The best 'door openers' for you, and your tasks
• Open discussion, please! How to disagree without causing offence
• Tension tamers - three highly effective tools to get everyone back on track!
• Attention spans around the globe: How to keep your whole team focused
• Tools and tips to boost the efficiency of real-life and virtual meetings

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