DATE

24JUNE

DURATION

1DAY

LOCATION

AMSTERDAMNETHERLANDS

PRICE

795 EURO

Building a Global Organization

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IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN INTERNATIONALSETTINGTurn cultural diversity into an asset

INTRODUCTIONCultural diversity can be a major challenge. Whether working globally or locally, most organizations span more thanone cultural context. Successful management of diversity has become a strategic competence. A competence thathelps you lead, teach, coach and manage your teams and relationships effectively – and successfully. This masterclass takes you from reflecting on your own values and assumptions to understanding those of others. It will makeyou understand how to turn cultural diversity into an asset.

An itim executive master class is the result of more than fifty years of academic work of Prof. Dr. GeertHofstede, one of world’s most cited researchers. Over seventy itim experts, with diverse cultural and professionalbackgrounds, are available to conduct these master classes, to take you from an international presence to trueglobal effectiveness.

THIS TRAINING IS INTENDED FORManagement and staff acting in an intercultural environment

THE TRAINING WILL HELP YOU• Understand Hofstede model and its four essential cultural dimensions.• Reflect on your own values and cultural assumptions• Gain sensitivity and skills to communicate and manage across cultures• Identify specific cross-cultural challenges and their solutions

METHODOLOGYThe training uses cognitive learning of the extensive research of Prof. Dr. Hofstede and real-life case studies.Opportunity will be created to exchange experience between participants.

Early bird rate until May 15: € 500

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YOUR ITIM INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTSOur consultants facilitating the seminars have first-hand experience of living and working abroad. They haveworked in international management positions, have led negotiations with foreign delegations or have taught ateducational institutes abroad. Continued learning and sharing of experiences means they are all equipped withglobal knowledge and local insights. They combine their practical wisdom and business experience with a passionfor the creativity of cultural differences.

BRIGITTE OPELBrigitte Opel was born and raised in Germany. She studied and worked in the US, Japan,Russia, Australia and various countries in Europe before settling in the Netherlands. Inall these places, she studied cultures first hand and experienced the differences. At theThunderbird School of International Management, she learned about cultural patternsand their impact on doing business in the global marketplace. She worked with IBM inGermany and the Netherlands in international project teams for 17 years. The interactionwith colleagues from very diverse countries inspired her to learn more about the Hofstedemodel and focus her career on cross-cultural communication.

ALETTE VONKAlette Vonk is a trainer and a team- and organizational coach. In the past twenty yearsshe has been stimulating and managing change processes of teams, organizations andcommunities. For ten years she worked in the development business in West Africa: inCameroon, Benin and in Ghana. Having lived for a longer period of time in a completedifferent culture, Alette has a thorough understanding of the depth of some of thedifferences, the natural occurrence of mismatches and misunderstandings and, at times,the difficulty to get passed them. Cultural competences and skills are essential in theworld of today, in order to reach our goals.

INVESTMENT1 day Training including:• Course binder and 6-D pocket guide• Program facilitation• Lunch, coffee breaks

Not included and will be charged separately when applicable:• VAT• Cost for breakfast, dinner or hotel

CANCELLATION POLICYCancellation prior to the start of the programme may cost a percentage of the programme fee :• Over 3 weeks no charge,• 2 to 3 weeks 30%,• 1 to 2 weeks 60%,• During the last week 100%.• If there is not a sufficient number of participants the seminar may be cancelled or postponed. Cancellation will beannounced at least 3 weeks before the start of the course. The programme fee will be fully refunded.