90-minute webinar
This interactive session focuses on the key cultural traits of the Austrian work culture and how to avoid the most common pitfalls when doing business with Austrian companies or when working with Austrian colleagues.
Prerequisite: having attended the introductory session on ‘Understanding cultural difference’.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key aspects of the Austrian working culture
- Learn how to adapt your communication and negotiation styles
- Be aware of dos and don’ts when dealing with the Austrians
- Build a personal action plan to implement learning in the workplace
Workshop information
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 Austrian culture
- A little bit of history – from Franz Joseph’s Monarchy to Republic
- The Austrian way to compromise – Social Partnership
- Key aspects of the ‘Austrian way’ and how to consider them in business
- 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
