Intercultural Competence France – Savoir vivre, laissez faire, savoir faire?

According to surveys, German companies have particular difficulties working with two countries. In Europe, France is at the top of the list and causes numerous misunderstandings and question marks – on both sides. The cultural specific features of Germany’s close neighbor are often underestimated. Is it enough for a successful cooperation, in the best case just to speak the other language?

Our intercultural business training on France provides an insight into the French mindset and highlights selected cultural, political, historical and economic backgrounds and root causes. Depending on the needs of the participants, the following topics, for example, which play a role in working with French business partners and employees, can be examined:

• Mindset – What are differences and similarities?
• Trust – How do I build sustainable business relationships, what business customs should I observe?
• Il faut tout dire en Allemagne! Communicating effectively and decoding messages
• Understanding hierarchy – how do decision-making processes work?
• Working styles, time management & understanding of planning
• Developing strategies for a successful collaboration with French colleagues & business partners

Benefits

• Your contacts and projects will run smoothly
• You can prevent misunderstandings and conflicts
• You save time, nerves and money

Methods

• Virtual tools (including polls, chat, whiteboard, quizzes)
• Interactive exercises & breakout sessions in tandems & groups
• Videos
• Sharing of experiences and discussion among participants

Note on times

• As a virtual workshop: 9 am – 12 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm
• As in-house measure: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. incl. lunch and coffee breaks

Number of participants: 3 to max. 10

You can book the training as an in-house measure or as a virtual training. If more than two people are interested, we can also schedule an open training according to your wishes. Ask about the possibilities under the registration below.

Training languages: English, German and French