90-minute webinar
This interactive session focuses on the key cultural traits of the French and how to avoid the most common pitfalls when doing business across the Channel.
Prerequisite: having attended the introductory session on ‘Understanding cultural difference’.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key aspects of the French working culture
- Learn how to adapt your communication and negotiation styles
- Be aware of dos and don’ts when dealing with the French
- Build a personal action plan to implement learning in the workplace
Workshop information
The expert trainer
Angela Lequenne is an experienced cross-cultural coach and trainer, with experience of cultures across Europe and north America. An Italian living in France, she is particularly alert to the potential for both pitfalls and benefits when working across cultures.
Webinar overview
1. Introduction
- Objectives and agenda
- Quick review of culture and its components
- The value of being able to understand key cultural differences
2. Peculiarities of the French culture
- Key aspects of the ‘French way’ that generally surprise newcomers
- Experience-sharing and individual challenges
3. Dos and don'ts
- Examples of suggested behaviour in typical business and social situations
4. Action plan and next steps
- Summary of key learning points
- Reflection and sharing of next steps