Understand cultural differences

Be open-minded and self-aware: Forget all blanket assumptions you may have had about the other culture. After all, people are still individuals with their own preferences, so be aware of any preconceived ideas you may have and challenge them.

Ask questions: If you’re unsure about something or think you may have misunderstood what’s being asked of you, it’s perfectly fine to ask and clarify rather than guessing and potentially committing an embarrassing faux pas.

Seek help: to coach you in the culture of your target country. You can ask them any question you like and draw on their hands-on experience.

When you book in for our popular cross-cultural training, you will become familiar the working and leadership styles in your target country. As a result, you will be able to successfully communicate with and motivate employees there. What’s more, EHLION’s coaches will give you valuable tips on conflict management and negotiation in local region, and will explain the differences in attitudes towards physical contact as well as the meaning of gestures and facial expressions in each culture.

Intercultural communication in a nutshell

Intercultural communication is a cornerstone of international relations and business transactions in our globalized world today. Although it has its pitfalls, intercultural communication skills can be trained and improved to foster smooth relationships among people from different cultural backgrounds.
Investing in intercultural training is a surefire way towards business success and better interpersonal relations. Speak to one of our friendly team members today to find out what EHLION can do for you and your business.