90-minute webinar
Singapore is a cosmopolitan melting pot of cultures where east meets west. She is home to people from different cultures and ethnicities and the government of Singapore allows various cultures to grow and foster together harmoniously.
Prerequisite: having attended the introductory session on ‘Understanding cultural difference’.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key aspects of working with the various ethnic groups in Singapore
- Learn how to adapt your communication and negotiation styles
- Be aware of dos and don’ts when working in Singapore
- 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. Specifics of the Singaporean culture
- Key aspects of working with Singaporeans that generally surprise newcomers
- Experience-sharing and individual challenges
3. Dos and don'ts
- Examples of suggested behaviour in typical business and social situations in Singapore businesses
4. Action plan and next steps
- Summary of key learning points
- Reflection and sharing of next steps
