Expatriate Cross-Cultural
Training
PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES
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Global Dynamics’ Cross-Cultural Programs are designed
to enhance the effectiveness of all persons whose work brings them
into contact
with people from other countries. Those who conduct business internationally
need to understand how cultural differences in social customs and
business practices can -- and do -- impact individual and group performance.
In these programs, participants learn the important skills necessary
for success in the global marketplace.
Global Dynamics’ expatriate services are designed to facilitate the
professional and personal transition of international assignees and
their families. Using a thorough pre-program needs assessment and
the “continuous care system,” GDI’s programs are highly customized
to best address and serve the specific needs, questions and concerns
of the assignees.
LIVING AND WORKING INTERNATIONALLY
A Customized Family Pre-Departure Program Targeted to the Country
of Destination
The program facilitates and enhances the expatriate
family’s
transition to their new living and working 
environment. This comprehensive
program covers both business-related and practical living issues.
Equipped with a more realistic understanding of the new culture and
the process of adjustment, the family will be better prepared for
the experience and more effective in taking full advantage of their
new opportunities.
This seminar is designed to enhance:
- how to identify the similarities
and differences between home and host culture, and how the differences
can affect communications,
understanding and relationships with host nationals;
- how to increase awareness of participants'
personal traits and skills associated with an overseas assignment;
- how to recognize and reduce the stress
commonly associated with a foreign assignment;
- how to examine family structure and
dynamics and identify the ways in which family members support
one another in an overseas
assignment; and
- how to develop a personal
action plan for each participant, unique to his/her own needs,
interests and goals.
Living
and Working in the USA: The American Experience
The American Experience program accelerates the smooth transition
of international assignees and their families into their new communities
and work environments in the United States. Participants examine issues
related to both their professional, personal and social adjustments,
including the influence of American cultural values on work and society,
US business customs and protocols, and American communication and
management styles. The program is customized to focus on the particular
community where the assignee will be living.
Destination Services
The
services offer assignees practical "survival skills" in their host
country, focusing on the specific needs and interests of the assignee
and family. Our resident experts provide an extensive orientation
to the new community, assistance with household issues, and helpful
resources available in the given city/region. This service is available
worldwide.
Global
EAP
The Global Employee Assistance Program provides seamless confidential
support for international assignees and their families. Licensed family
therapists and counselors, with extensive experience in international
relocation and culture shock issues, are available around the world
for immediate consultation.
Selection
and Evaluation Processes
Global Dynamics utilizes a unique system of selection instruments
and personal evaluations to determine the suitability of a candidate
and family for an expatriate assignment. Specific recomendations for
professional development are made if needed.
