Workshop: Cross-cultural training on USA
This practical training gives you a deep insight into the cultural values of the USA and American business life.
- https://www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties/ggn/events/workshops/training_usa
- Workshop: Cross-cultural training on USA
- 2024-09-17T09:00:00+02:00
- 2024-09-17T17:00:00+02:00
- This practical training gives you a deep insight into the cultural values of the USA and American business life.
Sep 17, 2024 from 09:00 to 05:00 (Europe/Berlin / UTC200)
Seminar room 24, Leihgesterner Weg 52
At a Glance
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Abstract
This one-day workshop will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in intercultural contexts in the USA. In addition to background information on the cultural differences between Germany and the USA, you will receive practical tips on how to communicate effectively, negotiate successfully and build lasting business relationships. The aim is to provide you with insider knowledge to improve your contacts with American colleagues, employees and business partners so that you can work more successfully and, above all, with less stress. Not only newcomers will benefit from this training, but also participants who have been in contact with the USA for years.
We will cover the following topics
- Background knowledge of US cultural values
- American business etiquette
- Tips & tricks for communicating with Americans via email, phone, web conferencing and messenger
- Effects of different cultural attitudes [hierarchy, group, leadership, ...] on projects, change management, meetings, negotiations, work motivation and results in the USA
- Cross-cultural conflict management
- Strategies for dealing successfully with American colleagues, employees and partners
The Trainer
Nancy Rienow is a native of New Jersey, USA. After studying business administration in Smithfield, Rhode Island, she gained practical work experience in various American companies (including Great Western Bank, Apple Mortgage, Investment Network of America). In Germany, she trained employees and managers in the use of English for business purposes, designed and delivered numerous "Business English & Communication" training courses and qualified as an intercultural trainer. Since then, she has conducted culture-specific USA training programmes for companies such as Deutsche Lufthansa, Volkswagen Coaching, ThyssenKrupp and the German Association for International Cooperation.
Nancy Rienow has extensive work experience in American companies, a sound theoretical education in the field of intercultural communication, extensive training experience and keeps her country knowledge up to date through regular visits to the United States.