90-minute webinar
This interactive session focuses on the key cultural traits of the Czechs and how to avoid the most common pitfalls when doing business in Czech.
Prerequisite: having attended the introductory session on ‘Understanding cultural difference’.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key aspects of the Czech working culture
- Learn how to adapt your communication and negotiation styles
- Be aware of dos and don’ts when dealing with the Czechs
- Build a personal action plan to implement learning in the workplace
Workshop information
The expert trainer
Petra Simkova has been working as a multi-lingual trainer and coach since 2002. Her clients include multinational companies for whom she works across Europe, specialising in communication, collaboration, team-leadership and business etiquette.
Webinar overview
1. Introduction
- Objectives and agenda
- Quick review why it is important to be aware of cultural differences and why you need to understand them
2. Characteristics of the Czech culture
- Key aspects of the ‘Czech way’ that generally surprise newcomers
- Typical Czech attitudes – and the historical reasons for them
- 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