Intercultural training for China

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Intercultural training for China

The “Intercultural Training China” course offers participants the opportunity to explore the unique characteristics of Chinese culture in order to successfully establish partnerships.

Our experienced trainers combine in-depth knowledge of China with practical exercises to teach participants effective techniques for dealing with different cultural environments. The seminar offers concrete assistance for work situations such as meetings, negotiations, or difficult situations and addresses your individual requirements and questions.

China is a vast land with rich geographical, ethnic, religious, and economic diversities from within, so what is the norm in Shanghai, may not hold in Hong Kong. It is also one of the fast growing economies in the world and as a result, its people and culture are constantly on the change, even rapidly in some respects. While studying the traditions is indispensable for gaining insights into the culture, it is equally valuable to keep pace with the modern evolution of its cultural genes.

In our intercultural training courses focusing on China, we take a practical approach to a wide range of issues that you encounter in your everyday work. Our interactive seminars for China aim to broaden and deepen your understanding of the fundamental cultural values, communication styles, and business practices in the individual markets. Through intercultural examples, real-life case studies, role-plays, and practical dos and don’ts, you will acquire the intercultural know-how to develop and adapt your own strategies and tactics for harmonious and productive collaboration with your virtual teams and business partners across borders.

What you get with us:

Interactive intercultural training for China
Scientifically sound expertise
Inhouse-Seminare
Customized training programs for China

Contents of the intercultural training for China

What topics are generally covered in intercultural training courses for China?

Intercultural Groundwork and Key Cultural Dimentions
China Must-knows: History and Changes
Core Cultural Values/Concepts
Influence of Confucianism and Taoism in China
Similarities and Differences Among different Regions in China
Communication Styles
Adapting Leadership Styles
Relationship Building at Work: Virtual & Face-to-face
Working Effectively in Multicultural Virtual Teams
Keys to Successful Business Trips
Relocation Guide
Business Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts
Self-assessment and Action Plans

Our intercultural services for China:

Intercultural Training

Our practice-oriented training courses for China aim to prepare you for the challenges of working in an intercultural environment. The goal is to increase intercultural sensitivity and communication skills in the Chinese cultural sphere. It is important to us that what you learn is internalized in a lasting way and successfully applied in your professional practice.

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Individual training concept

We create customized training programs that are tailored to the specific requirements of your company or organization. In direct consultation with you, we develop customized training content and exercises that are precisely tailored to the particular challenges of intercultural cooperation in your team.

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Intercultural coaching

We also offer customized coaching programs for the Chinese cultural region. One-on-one support allows you to address specific questions and topics with your coach. Our experienced coaches will help you develop your intercultural skills and prepare you for success in an intercultural work environment.

About the coaching services

Anna Weidlich - Expertin für interkulturelle Kommunikation

Anna Weidlich
Expert for intercultural communication and cooperation (M.A.)

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What our satisfied customers say

The workshop considerably broadens our understanding of different cultures.The many practical exercises combined with discussions and short theoretical sections help us to internalise the topic and learn to act respectfully in a global environment. The trainer attaches great importance to an open atmosphere – we had a lot of fun!
BELECTRIC GmbH
The intercultural training was a complete success! In a company where teamwork is very important, this gave the employees important impulses and approaches to take internal communication to another level. Anna Weidlich prepared and orientated herself ideally to the employees and their field of activity.
Andreas Christ Spedition und Möbeltransport GmbH
In a one-day workshop, Interkult Training gave us a very good basis for how we can work even better with our international customers. The practical examples helped us to apply what we had learnt in everyday life and improve our customer communication.
BHM-Maschinen
The mixture of practice and theory in the workshop was very varied and clear. Our trainer also responded to our questions during the workshop and the atmosphere was open and motivating. We can highly recommend the intercultural training.
Protein Revolution
The trainer created an open atmosphere in which the participants immediately felt at ease. What I particularly liked was the balance between theoretical knowledge and practical exercises. I can recommend this training to anyone who wants to be successful in a global world and has to deal with people from different cultures.
Rentenberatung Krusenbaum
The workshop at InterKult was not only a lot of fun for me personally, but also opened up new perspectives for me on many levels. The knowledge was very well prepared and I particularly liked the mixture of theory and practice. Anna Weidlich is an excellent trainer who passes on her knowledge with a lot of passion.
Lisa Pfaffeneder Coaching
Professional expertise meets a pleasant personality. Ms. Weidlich has understood how to make the seminar not only exciting, but also scientifically sound and remarkably empathetic. Although some participants already had previous knowledge in the field of intercultural communication, the added value was also noticeable for them. At the end of the day, all participants agreed that they would be able to implement a number of things from the seminar in their work and that the day had more than paid off.
Max S.
At ExoMatter, we have a very intercultural team. We see this as a great strength that we would like to leverage even more, especially in light of our planned international expansion. The training provided by InterKult has helped us greatly by highlighting the strengths of our team and giving us concrete strategies for leveraging them even more effectively. We were very satisfied with Anna Weidlich’s positive and motivating course leadership.
ExoMatter GmbH

Frequently asked questions about intercultural training for China:

What is intercultural training for China?

Intercultural training is a type of seminar or workshop that aims to develop intercultural skills and prepare people for interacting with people from other cultures. For China, we offer intercultural training to prepare employees for the challenges of a globalized world. The formats of these courses range from face-to-face training to online training and combined, hybrid training approaches.

For whom is intercultural training for China useful?

Whether a teacher or a waiter, a sales representative or a public servant, a marketeer or an engineer, in the highly globalized world of today, anyone who engages in interactions with people from other cultures or sub-cultures will benefit greatly from intercultural training or coaching.

Becoming aware of the differences between your home culture and other cultures will effectively improve your cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt to and work with counterparts abroad or on diverse teams at home.

Who conducts the intercultural training for China?

Our intercultural training for China is led by experts with deep cultural roots in the region. They combine their international professional experience with in-depth specialist knowledge, bringing cultural differences to life and making them easy to understand. Thanks to their academic degrees in communication, our trainers deliver content in a practical, lively, and highly professional manner.

What is the structure of an intercultural training course for China?

In our training courses in Asia, we combine theoretical principles with practical applications. We do not focus exclusively on cultural and communication topics, but place great emphasis on practical exercises that improve intercultural skills. Topics include: historical aspects of China, relevant communication principles for China, intercultural business situations, negotiations, and business etiquette.

What is the proper way to greet people in business settings in mainland China?

Handshakes are the most common form of greeting in a business setting, sometimes accompanied with a slight bow. However, the Chinese handshakes are usually not as firm as in the West and this is especially true for women who basically just offer and ‘touch’ hands instead of shaking or firmly squeezing. Such ‘weak’ handshakes should by no means be taken as signs of lack of confidence, respect or interest. Moreover, it is often advisable for a man to wait for a woman to offer her hand first before offering his.

What is the best practice in giving negative feedback in mainland China?

In Chinese communication style, indirect messages, harmony, and saving face are paramount. Negative feedback should therefore be conveyed carefully and with sensitivity to the context. Helpful methods include: starting with positive comments, occasionally engaging in self-criticism, moving conversations to informal settings, involving a neutral third party, and never expressing criticism publicly.