Facts about the new millennium:
- As we move toward a global economy, we must be aware of cultural differences, styles and expressions that are internationally non-offensive.
- Differences in culture can cause as many fluctuations in international business ventures as the foreign exchange rate.
- Every culture has its own time-honored rules of etiquette, and smart executives will learn them "before" they set foot on foreign soil.
Facts about the international arena:
- When you conduct business abroad, your economic strength and competitiveness are determined by what you know about your target client.
- The growing internationalization of corporate operations now requires business people to respect the customs and protocol of the countries with which they have dealings.
Ability Is Not Enough!
What good is ability without understanding the cultural differences that affect global marketing?
At this seminar you will:
- Learn savvy new strategies and become world-class competitive.
- Gain the edge in international negotiations.
- Impress your clients by knowing their customs.
- Reinforce your position with compatible body language.
- Spend information-packed time with an acknowledged expert who knows the subject inside out.
- Have opportunities to network with other executives who are also seeking the competitive edge in their international business dealings.
- Receive a complete seminar workbook and pertinent handouts. The workbook will serve as a ready reference to reinforce what was learned and as an aid to putting the methods and techniques to profitable use.
Seminar Content
A lively, informative focus on the skills needed to give you the competitive edge in the international arena featuring:
- Your Target Country
- Cross Cultural Awareness Understanding why Cultural Knowledge is Essential
- Steps to Cultural Awareness
- Cultural Heritage
- Time System or Language of Time
- Business Environment
- Sensitivities
- Rank and Status
- Courtesies that Count
- Forms of Address
- Effective Gift Giving
- Communication Styles
- Effective Entertaining
- Continental and American Styles of Eating
- Dining Skills
- Business Protocol and Social Etiquette
- Business Do's and Don'ts
- International Do's and Taboos
- Negotiating Styles
- Business Cards
- Security while Traveling and in your Target Country
Note: Seminars are private. The press is never invited. Only associates and staff of Kardon and Company who are involved with the order of the seminar are present.
Who Should Attend?
Executives, attorneys, real estate professionals, small business owners, and anyone conducting business on an international level.
In-House Programs
This seminar can be presented on an in-house basis. It can be structured in the same format as the public presentation or customized to meet your company's specific requirements.
Tax Deduction of Expenses
An income tax deduction is allowed for expenses of continuing education (including registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging) undertaken to maintain and improve professional skills.
(Treasury Regulation 1.162.5 Coughlin versus Commissioner 203 F2D 307).
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