These 1 day programmes are designed to aid the expatriate become more effective and focusses on all the issues which contribute towards creating unfavourable impressions with the host nationals. The programme delves into culture, language, geography, history, country general knowledge and much more in order to enhance acceptance and effectiveness of the international employee. The programme further discusses and defines the 5 kinds of international assignees and helps the delegate understand which one of the 5 their employer wants them to be.

When companies show genuine concern for the well-being of the expatriate and the family, the chances are much better that they will adjust well to their new culture.   Stroh, Dennis and Cramer

• Methodology is based on the Social Learning Theory.
• Time is spent participating in case studies, interactive sessions, role plays, etc and as it were “eat, sleep and breathe” information on their new location.
• Youth  programmes are run concurrently.

Cross-Cultural Awareness – cultural learning

In this part of the programme the participants are encouraged to become sensitised towards people of other cultures and to cultural differences so that they not only tolerate but look forward to the enrichment of cross-cultural interactions. Issues such as ethnocentrism, parochialism, perceptions, evaluation, culture filters, etc. are introduced. Cultural learners vs cultural critics

Language Training

Pre-departure language training can make the personal as well as business lives of the expatriate easier. Even if an expatriate is relocating to a country where his own language is spoken and understood by the majority of the locals, an attempt to learn their language will be perceived by the locals as an acceptance of their culture.

Documentary and Practical Information on the New Location

The expatriate often arrives in the new location knowing very little about the country or of the location. In this section we try to provide up to date information about the country. History, politics and social dynamics. The geographics of the country are also dealt with. Checklists for the move are also provided to ease the move.