Extending and further developing business relations with French partners through our Intercultural Training France. CultureWaves is looking forward to advising you.
Our Intercultural Training France offers a wide range of information and recommendations which will enable you to communicate with French business partners more effectively.
The French economy is a major industrial power in the world and is one of the most developed European countries. Besides the services and tourism industry, key sectors of the French economy are the aviation and energy industries, agriculture, the chemistry and pharmaceutical industries as well as the electronic engineering field. The country’s infrastructure is of high quality and very modern. The French high speed rail network is the largest of its kind in Europe.
Learn more about international cooperation with French business partners and improve your intercultural competencies when dealing with French customers, suppliers, colleagues and employees by enrolling in our Intercultural France Training.
CultureWaves offers background know-how and practice-oriented recommendations for working with French business partners to you and your employees.
We are looking forward to advising you and to tailoring the Intercultural Training France 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 France
By completing 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 French society and traditions as well as their impact on work life
- anticipate what behaviour may irritate French business partners and gain a deeper understanding of their reactions
- be able to adapt to French business life more effectively and interact with French counterparts more successfully
- understand which competencies are important to operate with intercultural sensitivity
- know helpful strategies to communicate successfully with French business partners
We are looking forward to advising you and to tailoring the Intercultural Training France 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 France – possible content
Understanding France
Self-perception and perception by others
- historical, geopolitical, societal and economic features and their impact on French business mentality
- current events in France and their influence on the country’s atmosphere
- reflecting on one’s own values and developing a stronger understanding of the French culture
Communication with French business partners
- culture-specific values and their impact on French communication
- understanding indirect communication styles
- email correspondence and virtual meetings with French business partners
- business language: the significance of English and French for international collaboration
- dress code, behaviour and attitude in Meetings
Meetings, team- and project work
- work rhythm and the concept of time in France
- establishing a productive discussion with your French team members
- considering different methods for project work
Leadership
- hierarchy, power and status orientation in France
- decision-makers and decision-making processes
- dreferred leadership styles in France
- communicating with French employees
- importance of elite institutions : „Les Grandes Écoles“
How to behave in challenging situations and in case of conflict
- attitude towards open discussion and confrontation
- ways of giving critical feedback
- how to deal with objections
- respecting hierarchies
- sensitivity during conversations – the meaning of politeness and respect
Presenting and negotiating in France
- tips for product presentation and services – expectations of French audiences
- French negotiation tactics – How to open and end presentations?
- debating and discussing with French business Partners
Business trips – tips and recommendations
- appreciated topics for conversations
- behaviour during business lunches with French partners
- „Savoir vivre“ – the role of the host and of the guest in France
Summary of key learnings
Wrap-up and practical recommendations for working with French colleagues and business partners.
Do you have specific needs?
Depending on your current needs and business-specific challenges, CultureWaves will tailor your Intercultural France Training.
Intercultural training France – How, where and for whom?
- customized to target group and main topics
- for employees of all levels, professionals and leaders
- individual or group training
- face-to-face or virtual
- on-sit or off-site
We are looking forward to advising you and to tailoring the Intercultural Training France to your specific needs!
You can reach us via phone +49 (0)2227 908 6252 or email contact@culturewaves.com. Or just use our contact form.
Intercultural Training France – methodology and approach
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.
Testimonials – What our customers say:
‘A good impression on the French culture because I am new here and I need to know these things.’
‘I did like the examples, the teamwork that was created, and the method by which it was presented.’
‘The topics and delivery have been very interesting. Examples and group work helped to better understand the content.’
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 or email contact@culturewaves.com. Or just use our contact form.
You might also be interested in:
- Team development
- Expatriation
- Intercultural coaching
- The International Profiler – Coaching-tool for developing intercultural competences
- E-Learning
…and many more. We are happy to advice you on our range of services.
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.
