4-5 Day Global Orientation Program

 IDEAL FOR AMERICAN BUSINESSES & INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

MANAGERS

WITH MULTIPLE OUT-OF-US CLIENTS

AS WELL AS

US GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INVOLVED IN SECURITY ASSISTANCE,

FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS),

FOREIGN INTERNAL DEFENSE (FID),

UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS,

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING DETACHMENTS (ITD),

INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STUDENTS (IMSOS),

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAMS (IF).

WE TAKE ON CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION DIFFERENCES

BY ANSWERING, "WHY?"

US CULTURE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA -- DAY 1

GETTING TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY: LATIN AMERICA -- DAY 1, PT 2

 THE MIDDLE EAST:  GETTING  TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY -- DAY 2

THE MIDDLE EAST CONTINUED -- FOCUS: SAUDI ARABIA -- DAY 3

  NE & SE ASIA -- EMPHASIS ON JAPAN AND KOREA -- DAY 4

 TERRORISM AWARENESS, THREAT RECOGNITION, TRAVEL SECURITY/SAFETY -- DAY 5

Here's a detailed description of a typical 4-5 Day Program:

DAY ONE -- PT 1:  AMERICAN CULTURE IN THE (CLIENT'S) INTERNATIONAL WORLD

This presentation provides a baseline of knowledge for Americans working with internationals -- particularly those cultures we are discussing this week.  Understanding your cultural structure is the all-important first step in learning how to work with other cultures. Recognizing cultural differences between "us and them" provides a foundation for successful interactive behavior.  By understanding the contrasting cultural elements, you move to a more culturally competent position. Years ago, we developed a series of cultural training techniques we call "Cultural Kung Fu" in that with this training, you learn how to use the movement and dynamics of another culture to your advantage.  This is the first step to employing our Cross Cultural Communications Strategies. 

AVOIDING CULTURAL CONTAMINATION:  With Cultural Kung Fu techniques you learn to see the previously invisible cultural dynamics.  In so doing, you can view other cultures more accurately and avoid falling into the trap of Cultural Contamination.  This occurs when your US cultural perspective affects your observations and interactions with international colleagues.  This not only holds interpersonal implications.  It can also dramatically skew interpretation of regional, socio-political data, intel, etc.

This training shows how you can avoid this by understanding a few "Cultural Keys" and provides an analysis structure framing this weeks regions and subjects of discussion.

DAY ONE PT. 2:  LATIN AMERICA -- GETTING TO COMPETENCY

What an enormous piece of real estate -- 21 million sq. miles! -- and, with every ethnic group on the planet found here, combining the challenges found with over 20 languages -- and ten times as many dialects -- the newcomer to Latin America can easily be overwhelmed as what they thought they knew is shown to be wrong.

LATIN AMERICA: THE MOST DANGEROUS LOCATION FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL

Combining language, ethnicity, politics, history, narc-terrorism, human smuggling, and other criminal activity makes a general description about Latin American Culture difficult -- but there are several core cultural elements transcending political and regional borders -- it depends where you look, at what class level you examine and what the level of international exposure.  Has the media affected our view of Latin America? Did you know the US imports more oil from Latin America than all Middle East countries combined?  Huh? Dr. C's exploration of stereotyping , machismo, as well as business/social issues and behavior reveals the mechanisms behind Latin America culture. 

It is a powerful, information packed training program.  Seminar attendees will now look at Latin America with knowledge and confidence -- and an appreciation for the complicated cultural, political, and socio-economic tapestry that is Latin America.

DAY TWO -- THE MIDDLE EAST:  GETTING TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY

DAY THREE -- THE MIDDLE EAST CONTINUED -- FOCUS: SAUDI ARABIA

In addition to the above training on Desert Culture, Islam, etc., we now turn your employee's attention to Saudi Arabia; about 1/4 the size of the US and arguably the most dominant religious, political, and military player in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia is home to the two holiest sites of Islam; Mecca and Medina.  Not surprisingly, an understanding of Islam is critical in order to successfully engage your Saudi counterpart. That's why we urge today's students to attend the Day 2 instruction on the Middle East which includes an informative and powerful explanation of Desert Culture and Islam.  A side-by-side comparison of US Saudi Hi-Value Cultural Components quickly shows the US and Saudi cultures are nearly polar opposites.  BUT, our training teams are experts at explaining all of this.  Previous attendees report they are grateful for the understanding and were overwhelmed with the quality and thoroughness of the training.

DAY FOUR -- NE & SE ASIA -- WITH ADDITIONAL FOCUS ON JAPAN AND KOREA 

CHINA'S INFLUENCE ON ASIA CULTURES: 

DAY FIVE-- TERRORISM AWARENESS/TRAVEL SAFETY-SECURITY

For most Americans, working in a high-threat environment can be completely debilitating.  That's why we include region specific Terrorism Awareness/Threat Recognition/Personal Security training as part of our Cultural Competency training -- and that includes the criminal threat as well.  If you are working in a high threat, out-of-US location and are afraid to leave the hotel or company compound you will simply not be an effective member of your organization -- certainly not like you were in the US.

Our easy-to-employ personal security techniques help make you a more difficult target for criminals, scam artists, pickpockets, etc.  The bad guys are looking for an unattentive -- easy -- target.  So,....

WE TRAIN YOU TO BE DIFFICULT

Traveling or working in a higher threat area?  How do you balance paranoia with reality?  Is someone following or surveilling you? How do you know? Where are you most vulnerable?  When? We will even put you into the position of the terrorist/bad guys; how do you put together an attack?  Where are they most vulnerable?  This is a fascinating and empowering method of instruction.  Your personnel will be delighted with the results.

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