Successful interaction and collaboration with Canadian business partners through our Intercultural Training Canada.
CultureWaves is looking forward to advising you!
Practice-oriented knowledge on Canadian business culture: key factors for your business success
Canada is the second largest territorial state of the world. The country is characterised by its large reserves of wood, water and oil. Paper and wood still contributes to the Canadian economy and is viewed as culturally important due to its historic significance. But like other developed countries the Canadian economy is dominated by service industries, with natural gas, petroleum and mining constituting a significant part of the economy. Canada has a growing technology, information and communications sector and health care spending is growing.
Learn more about international cooperation with Canadian business partners and improve your intercultural competency when dealing with Canadian customers, suppliers, colleagues and employees by participating in our Intercultural Training Canada.
CultureWaves offers background know-how and practice-oriented recommendations for working with Canadian business partners to you and your employees on site or virtually.
We are looking forward to advising you and to tailoring the Intercultural Training Canada to your specific needs!
You can reach us via phone +49 (0)2227 908 6252 and email contact@culturewaves.com. Or just use our contact form.
What you can expect from our Intercultural Training Canada
By participating in the training participants will:
- sharpen their perception and develop a broader understanding of different perspectives
- understand the impact of cultural values on people’s behaviour, communication and work style
- gain a better understanding of Canadian society and traditions as well as their impact on work life
- anticipate what behaviour may confuse Canadian business partners and gain a deeper understanding of their reactions
- be able to adapt to Canadian business life more effectively and interact more successfully with Canadian counterparts
- understand which competencies are important to operate with intercultural sensitivity
- know helpful strategies to communicate successfully with Canadian business partners
We are looking forward to advising you and to tailoring the Intercultural Training Canada to your specific needs!
You can reach us via phone +49 (0)2227 908 6252 and email contact@culturewaves.com. Or just use our contact form.
Intercultural Training Canada – possible content
Understanding Canada
Self-perception and perception by others
- historical, geopolitical, economic and social characteristics and their influence on Canadian business mentality as well as on current events
- multiculturalism in Canada – the country of immigration
- the Canadian relationship with the United States of America and the members of the British Commonwealth
- commonalities and differences between anglophone and francophone Canadians
Communication with Canadian business partners
- small talk style of Canadian business partners
- the use of first and surnames when addressing Canadians
- relevance of the French language in Canadian business
- priorities in the Canadian business world
- respecting Canadian values; tolerance, serenity and rationality
- behaviour amongst male and female colleagues
Meetings, team- and project work
- using different means of communication in meetings – What do Canadian colleagues expect?
- separation of professional and private life
- understanding Canadian communication patterns
- dress code in meetings
- planning appointments and Meetings
Leadership
- women in leadership positions
- the subtleties of dealing with people of authority
- styles of leadership in Canada – openness and tolerance
- decision-making and the awareness of risks
Presenting and negotiating in Canada
- the way discussions are conducted during negotiations
- transparency of negotiation objectives
- pace in business meetings
- making contracts and renegotiating
- dealing with competition in the Canadian business world
Business trips – tips and recommendations
- business lunches, private invitations and socializing
- recommendations for special occasions and presents
- humour and Canadian lifestyle
Summary of key learnings
Wrap up and practical recommendations for working with Canadian colleagues and business partners.
Do you have specific needs?
CultureWaves tailors your Intercultural Training Canada according to your current needs and business specific challenges.
Intercultural Training Canada – How, where and for whom?
- customized for target group or teams
- for executives as well as employees of all hierarchical levels
- individual, group training, or team workshops
- face-to-face or virtual
- on-site or off-site
We are looking forward to advising you and to tailoring the Intercultural Training Canada to your specific needs!
You can reach us via phone +49 (0)2227 908 6252 and email contact@culturewaves.com. Or just use our contact form.
Intercultural Training Canada – methodology
CultureWaves offers behaviour-oriented training which is characterized by focussing on the participants’ needs, interactive approaches and practical relevance.
Our approach comprises background information to better understand business mentalities, interactive group exercises, and up-to-date videos and graphics. Participants are given an opportunity to work on case studies, participate in group discussions, and reflect on what they have heard. In addition, we provide you with practice-oriented recommendations designed to help your business success.
If you are interested please feel free to contact us!
We are looking forward to write an offer for you or to answer any remaining questions.
You can reach us via phone +49 (0)2227 908 6252 and email contact@culturewaves.com. Or just use our contact form.
You might also be interested in:
- Consulting
- Team development
- Expatriation
- Intercultural coaching
- The International Profiler – Coaching-tool for developing intercultural competences
- Virtual training
…and many more. We are happy to further advise you on our portfolio.
About CultureWaves
Since 1999, CultureWaves has helped companies to manage important business relationships, as they open up and develop new in their international business as well as in processes of change and going international.
Our team of more than 120 experts offers consulting, coaching, training, workshops, key-note speeches and process support for international businesses and their employees worldwide.
