The global success of any international organisation requires more than just the ability to offer the right products and services in the right markets. It also requires the right people with a high level of cultural awareness and intercultural competence to succeed when working across borders and cultures. Cultural awareness is no longer an optional [...]
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Cultural Awareness Training
Posted by Admin on October 18th, 2009
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No Comments »Going on an International Assignment? – What About the Family’s Needs?
Posted by Admin on October 18th, 2009
The opportunity of an overseas assignment can be an enriching experience enabling personal as well as professional development. This of course necessitates change which will inevitably present some challenges as well as opportunities. Adequate preparation for change is essential to ensure a smooth transition and also requires good communication.Open and honest communication is necessary right [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Adequate Preparation, Communicating With Children, Expressing Emotions, Extended Family, Familiarity, Goodbye To Friends, Honest Communication, International Assignment, International Opportunity, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Stage, Necessary Support, Open Communication, Overseas Assignment, Right From The Beginning, Share Feelings, Smooth Transition, Stress Changes, Support Individuals, Time Of Change No Comments »