The intercultural training is a more in-depth and practice-based approach to intercultural engagement and management. It consists of a one-day seminar of seven hours with one additional hour for lunch break. The intercultural training consists of brief inputs in the form of presentations, individual reflective exercises and group exercises and discussions. Participants will learn to reflect about their own cultural backgrounds and how these impact upon their communication and managements styles. Additionally, they will learn about cultural particularities of China and how these impact upon intercultural communication and management. At the end of the seminar, participants are more aware of the impacts of culture on buiness interactions, they can reflect on their own cultural background and they have gained knowledge on Chinese culture and how to successfully engage with Chinese counterparts.

​

The following contents will be discovered in the intercultural training:

• What is culture and why does it matter?

  • Understanding one's own cultural background

• Australia and China: Understanding perceptions and stereotypes

• China: new global power?

  • Chinese self-understanding

  • Tensions and challenges

• The dimensions of culture in practice

  • Communication

  • Hierarchies and authority

  • The role of personal relations

  • The role of the individual and organisations

  • Negotiations

• Business etiquette

​

Intercultural trainings can be booked for your business and they can be offered in-house or online. They can also be tailored more specifically to your business needs and regional engagements.