Training
Do you want to work as efficiently and pleasantly as possible with your American partners and customers?
Do you have an upcoming assignment to the USA - for you personally or for your employees?
I will address your specific requirements and design a workshop that fits your needs in terms of topic and time. One or more days. Live or online.
I also offer short "learning nuggets" on selected aspects. For example: Dealing productively with stereotypes and prejudices. Or: The art of small talk.
Intercultural training - how does it work?
With my support, you can quickly simplify communication with your American business partners:
1. Avoid the trap of the "familiarity illusion" - we Germans think and act differently from Americans.
2. With my workshops you will understand in depth "how the Americans tick" - and why. A look at the history of the country of immigration makes American values and mentalities transparent. I will show you how these are reflected in today's economic life and how they repeatedly lead to major challenges.
3. Together we will work out the stereotypes and prejudices that hold both sides back. The many lists of well-intentioned advice (Dos & Don'ts) alone will not help you to overcome communication problems.
4. Discover the cultural differences and deal with them in an adept manner. I will show you how you can make cooperation with your American partners, customers and employees productive and harmonious through openness and sensitivity, curiosity and empathy.
5. Are you planning to send employees to the USA? Then I will prepare you comprehensively for your new environment.
6. Do you currently have conflicts to deal with? We can find the right solution together in a coaching session.
Have you come to the right place? My many years of experience as director of the German-American Institute in Tübingen and my academic background in Cultural Studies and American Studies guarantee you sound knowledge, coupled with a lively presence and great communication skills.