Programs

A needs analysis is performed prior to in-class time. Each program is then tailored to the needs of the participant(s) and to the requirements of the client organization.

Our training philosophy begins with the assumption that all classroom activities must be directly of value to the learner. The interests and concerns of participants provide the program core around which all classroom activities are based. Research and our experience tells us that a wide variety of brief, relevant exercises best engage the learner. Training sessions further develop knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Executive Country Briefing
Whether a company executive is meeting with an international colleague at home or abroad, this briefing provides a succinct country background. The executive becomes more comfortable and effective in building relationships with international associates.

Cross-Cultural Business Skills
Nationals from two or more countries, who have a business task to perform, come together to understand each other better. They have a facilitated discussion on effective communication, persuasion, disagreement, building relationships and gaining commitment, thus laying the groundwork for business success.

Recruiting and Retaining Culturally Different Employees
Recruiters from human resources, senior management and functional line managers will benefit from this program. Cultural challenges and solutions are presented for each stage – resume, interview, integration and promotion.

Domestic Workgroup With International Clients
This program can be tailored to a specific country, a region or to international business in general. Participants learn about communication patterns, persuasion, disagreement, building relationships, and gaining commitment while working across cultures.

Off-Site Workgroup Meeting
This program offers an interactive and fun way to introduce a team to important intercultural topics. Whether an executive team or departmental workgroup, this session will help participants to better build international relationships.

Intercultural Coaching
One-on-one coaching sessions help build competence in those working with people of other cultures. A needs analysis helps determine the competencies to be addressed. A unique program is established to assist and monitor progress.

Candidate Self-Assessment
Potential candidates for international assignment are assisted in determining whether this type of relocation is right for them. The three areas of self, career and family are explored. The two step process involves completing a world class on-line questionnaire and is followed by a facilitated decision-making process.

Expatriate Relocation
For relocating expatriates, and if applicable, their families, this program presents a mixture of work-related topics and family topics according to client needs. Our innovative, integrated family program has the family together for certain program segments but mainly has the children in a nearby room with a special facilitator to handle material in an age-appropriate manner. A modified version of this program is offered to rotational employees and business travellers.

Inpatriate Relocation
Employees and their families relocating to Canada are assisted in their work and non-work transition. Topics covered vary depending on client need. We assist inpatriates from as near as the United States to as far as Africa and Asia.

Calgary Destination Services
Culture Connect helps your organization welcome an inpatriate and family to Canada. Services may include such items as airport pickup, apartment expectations, shopping trip, and classroom time. Topics may include city logistics, city and country quick facts, cross-cultural comparisons and culture shock.

Inpatriate Educational Consulting
The inpatriate family is assisted in finding the optimal school situation for their children. An overview of the local school system is provided. Family questions regarding special interests and needs are addressed.

Repatriation
The returning employee and family are provided information and tools to help them make a successful reintegration into Canadian society. Applying newly acquired knowledge and skills to workplace, social and educational roles are key components of this program.

Diversity Workshops
Building on the cross-cultural complexity of domestic workforces, this program can address such topics as cross-cultural communication, workgroup effectiveness, recruitment and retention. Diverse workgroups are strengthened and made more effective.

Keynote Speeches
A well-presented, humorous and meaningful speech is a great way to open a conference. The audience is informed, entertained and motivated.

Sample Program Segments

In consultation with the client organization, appropriate program segments are selected.

Countries

Culture Connect has provided clients with cultural training and consulting on the following countries. We add new countries regularly at the request of clients.

Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Benin, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chad, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Spain, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, U.A.E., United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yemen.

Client Comments

After-class evaluations attest to the success of our programs.