Working with the Arab World
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Days
Understand what motivates the typical Arab businessperson in dealings with. other cultures. -Create a positive impression and avoid unintentional offence. -Deploy a range of techniques for effective cross-cultural communication. Suitable for: All business people who need to be effective in their dealings with the Arab World
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Content
Know yourself: how has your culture shaped your own values and behaviour?
Facts → Attitudes → Behaviour: a model for developing understanding of Arab people and their business practices
Business is Personal: Arab attitudes to time, truth, relationships, mortality
Islam: the impact on business practice
Inside Arab business: structures and management practices
As others see us: what image do Arab people have of your culture and how can you overcome any negative or stereotypical views?
Cross-cultural communication skills: techniques in dealing with the Arab World
Meeting, presenting, negotiating: practise doing business with the Arab World
Method
The seminar is highly interactive. Through discussion, active briefing and enactment of authentic business scenarios (drawn ideally from your own business world), you will not only learn but also practise new skills. We recommend a group-size of 6-8 to guarantee maximum effectiveness on the seminar.
Working with the Arab World