Be Better Prepared – Arriving in Germany

Many German companies operate across national boundaries and often specific expertise available in branches outside of Germany leads to the movement of foreign staff to Germany, resulting in an increasingly diverse and intercultural workforce.

This intercultural diversity brings with it both challenges as well as many opportunities.

At Keiko Seminare our mission is to help you maximise those opportunities while mastering any challenges that diversity and ever changing personnel represent.

We develop intercultural trainings specific to your requirements. The aim is to achieve maximum collaboration and efficiency amongst your staff across the different cultures represented in your workforce.

An easier transition into German culture and language means your foreign staff will be comfortable living in Germany.

Intercultural training – an asset to you, your company and your staff.

Target groups:

• Specialist employees and staff in leadership positions as well as their families who come to Germany from other countries
• Foreign companies and their personnel who wish to maximise their collaborations with German companies or those who desire to establish new collaborations and connections
• Staff who work for German companies outside of Germany’s borders
• University students from overseas who come to Germany to study and who may wish to work in Germany following the completion of their studies
• Anyone who desires to establish better relationships with Germany and her people

 

Goals and Applications:

• Cultural orientation and developing intercultural sensitivity
• Optimisation of business collaborations
• Understanding the German way of thinking and acting
• Avoiding intercultural misunderstandings
• Being comfortable living in Germany!

 

Culture and language are intricately linked and therefore Keiko Seminare also offer a number of language classes in support of the intercultural training described here.

Content:

The intercultural German training offered by Keiko Seminare provides highly topical information on Germany’s cultural, political, historical and economic background. Depending on the needs of course and training participants different aspects of working and living in Germany will be highlighted:

• German values, behavioural patterns and way of thinking
• Principles of German communication
• German cultural standards as points of reference
• Key elements of German business culture
• Business etiquette
• General customs and manners in Germany
• Do’s and Don’ts
• General knowledge about Germany
• Practical tips for everyday living

Teaching Methods:

Effective and very current teaching methods guarantee an interesting and varied learning environment to ensure lasting results.

 

• Theme-oriented: short presentations, Q&A sessions, discussions, quiz settings, DVD’s
• Building practical experience through role playing, simulations, assessment of case studies, working through ‘critical events’ as well as solo and group work
• In addition: many aha moments and a lot of fun!

On completion of training courses ongoing support via e-mail or phone is also available.

As a certified intercultural trainer and language teacher I enjoy passing on my knowledge and sharing my personal experiences. I look forward to your inquiry about our intercultural training.