Intercultural Communication

International assignments entail a multifaceted spectrum of activities. That is why Human Entrance strives to provide their clients with a wide range of services. One of these services is trainings in intercultural communication.

We do not see the world the way it is, but the way we are.

In a time of growing internationalisation of the work environment, intercultural awareness becomes increasingly important for employees and managers. Understanding and appreciating cultural differences as well as learning how to work effectively with colleagues of different cultural backgrounds contributes to breaking down barriers, strengthens relationships and leads to innovative ways of thinking. Offering a wide range of tailor-made professional trainings in intercultural communication, Human Entrance´s consultants empower organisations and employees to become interculturally competent.

Employees with different cultural backgrounds inevitably need to work together in today’s work environment, often as members of the same team. More and more employees go abroad as expatriates on international assignments around the world. Even employees who remain in their home country face cultural differences when working with incoming international staff and when communicating with foreign colleagues. Communicating successfully across cultures requires specific occupational skills as well an intercultural awareness by employees, employers, as well as Human Resources staff.

By raising awareness and increasing knowledge of cultural differences and similarities, culture can become a great source for organisational profit.

Research has demonstrated the importance of increasing the level of intercultural awareness in order for employees to work at their full capacity and to become successful in an international business world. In the context of international assignments, the importance of not only the employee but also his or her family cannot be underestimated. Support and training for the accompanying family in their adjustment to new cultures increases the chance of a successful international assignment. In this context, knowledge of cultural identity and of systematic cultural differences and similarities becomes essential.

The price of ignoring cultural differences can be high. Not realising the important role of culture in the work context can lead to unsuccessful negotiations, broken partnerships and failed international assignments. Research shows that with training in intercultural communication business organisations reduce the risk of set-backs due to cultural causes.

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