Interkulturelles Training - Living in Germany

Introduction

Living in Germany can be very divers depending on whether you live and work in the city or in the countryside, which generation you belong to or which professional and private circles you hang out with.

And yet – especially when seen from the outside, there are a number of distinctive features, such as how Germans communicate, how they deal with hierarchies, their understanding of time or how trust and relationships are built - both professionally and privately – that might be unexpected or even irritating for people newer to the country.

The seminar is aimed at people of different cultural backgrounds who have moved to Germany from abroad and are living and working here. The seminar provides an introduction into intercultural communication and an overview of typical German cultural values and their relevance in everyday work and life. Participants become aware of their own cultural imprint and can explore for themselves in which areas may be potential for misunderstandings or differences.

Depending on the needs of the participants, culture shock and/or managing personal resources when going abroad can also be included in the training.

Participants:

• Get an introduction into intercultural communication
• Gain insights into typical German values and how translate into everyday work and private life
• Reflect on their own cultural preferences and their consequences when collaborating and meeting with German colleagues, partners and friends
• Gain confidence in dealing with relevant cultural differences in work practice by interpreting concrete situations and reflecting on their own alternative courses of action.

Preliminary Agenda

• Welcome and getting to know
• Introduction to the concept of culture and intercultural communication
• Culture simulation
• Reflection on own values
• Insights into typical German cultural standards: How do Germans communicate? Which roles do hierarchies play, how are decisions taken, feedback given and conflicts solved? How are work and private life organized? And how do my own values and expectations relate to these cultural standards?
  • Optional: Culture shock model)
  • Optional: Managing personal resources
• Questions and conclusion

Interactive training with a method mix of trainer input, analysis of critical incidents, role plays, exercises, discussion, reflection and video contributions.

The agenda is adapted to the needs and wishes of the participants after a needs analysis.

COSTS:

biosaxony members: 330,00€ (net)

Non-members: 365,00€ (net)

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:

Please use our ONLINE REGISTRATION!

The number of participants for the event is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. Registrations will be considered in the order in which they are received.

Registration deadline: May 10, 2023

Cancellation of registration remains free of charge until the respective registration deadline. In case of cancellation after the registration deadline, 50% of the course price will be due. In case of unexcused non-attendance, the complete course price is due.