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Doing Business Internationally
(China, India, Japan, Dubai, etc.)*
We live in and we do business in a global economy with an ever-increasing
interface with companies and people in other geographies. The purpose of the
“Doing Business Internationally” seminar is to allow participants to develop a
practical understanding of some of the most important aspects of
business-related cultures of countries such as China, India, Japan, Dubai, etc.
Participants are given insights into the cultural, social, and business
environments, the technological advances, the business trends, and the political
infrastructure of each country.
This is a unique opportunity for companies and individuals who are interested in
improving their work efficiency and increasing their business productivity to
develop a much better understanding and awareness of business-related cultural
challenges of some of the most important business centers of world’s economy.
Is your organization:
• Multicultural? Diverse? Working to improve team harmony, understanding, and
productivity?
• Starting a new internationally based marketing initiative?
• Interested in improving the working relationship among its worldwide
multicultural teams?
• Planning to expand its business in new geographies?
• Interested in enhancing your current internationally based business practices?
• Selling internationally?
If so, this highly practical and informative “Doing Business Internationally”
seminar will prepare your organization’s business professionals (e.g.,
Marketing, Business Development, Sales, Sales Support, Marcom, technical teams)
to work very effectively with business professionals from Japan, China, Canada,
India, Dubai, etc.
The seminar content for each country will vary according to business relevance.
The seminar will cover selected topics from the following sample list as they
relate to each country:
• Understanding the Countries and Their People
• Country Profiles
• Analysis of historical, political, infrastructural, and economic trends.
• Importance of Family Relationships in Asian Cultures
• Principal Ranks in Business Organizations
• Parallel Hierarchies in Different Cultures
• The Importance of Respect
• Age, Position, and Title, in Other Cultures
• Comparative Human Resources Assumptions
• The Fine Art of Hosting
• Importance of Religion in the United States vs. China, India, Japan, Dubai,
etc.
• Horizontal Cultures vs. Vertical Cultures
• Business Etiquette and Business Challenges
• Cultural Awareness and Business Etiquette
• John Wayne Goes Abroad: Negotiating Internationally
• The World Through “Their” Eyes: A Management Perspective
• Customer Service Goes High Tech!
• Business Entertainment Customs, Habits, and Expectations
• Building Obligation in Relationships
• Connecting and Communicating Globally
• Negotiation Techniques and Challenges
• Establishing Trust with Individuals or Companies
• Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution
• Trends in International High-Tech Businesses
• How Non-American Corporations Work
• The Evolution of Wireless Technology Worldwide
• Mobile Telecom and Internet Convergence Globally
• Understanding Global Markets and Opportunities
• Best Marketing Practices for American Products Abroad
• Effective Public Relations and High-Impact Promotion
• Selling to a Changing World: Old Ideas and New Realities
• Unique Aspects of Marketing Globally
• Government and Industry Collaboration!
• Understanding the Media in Different Countries
Who Should Attend?
Business Professionals working in multiculturally diverse environments
Attorneys involved in International Trade
Government Agency Employees
Corporate Leaders
Trade Representatives
Human Resource Management and Training Staff
CEOs, VPs, Senior Management, etc.
Business Advisors
Technology Development Professionals
Commodities Traders
Anyone Involved in International Trade and Global Business
Regardless of the current level of understanding of international business
culture and practices, participants will learn new techniques that will improve
their business interactions, build strong and effective relationships, and work
more effectively with business professionals from China, India, Japan, Dubai,
etc.
Day and Time: Two Saturdays from 9 AM
– 5 PM, Sept 6 and Sept 13, 2008
Location: CSU Long Beach - University
Extension
Tuition: $249.00 - (includes
all handouts and materials)
Instructor: Farhad Mafie
For information
and registration, please contact:
Marketing@SavantCompany.com
* Seminar outline
is subject to change. Savant Company Inc. reserves the right to revise or
modify the above outline at its sole discretion.
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