Introduction to intercultural communication frameworks
● Many Japanese people don’t have the confidence to communicate in English. They doubt their language ability but that’s not the real problem. You just need to relax, reset your mind and enjoy positive, proactive communication to utilize your sleeping language skills.
Intercultural Skills
About this Program
Program Purpose
To bridge the cultural and communication gaps between Japanese and global business counterparts.
To adjust and align diverse working & communicating styles, ensuring better understanding and persuasive influence in international contexts.
Learning Objectives
Webinar 1: Dive deep into understanding communication and mindset differences in diverse Japanese-global teams.
Webinar 2: Unearth problem-solving and leadership contrasts to devise effective intercultural strategies.
Webinar 3: Master the intricacies of planning and leadership differences between Japanese and global colleagues, while finding common ground for collaboration.
Language Requirements
This program is delivered bilingually in both Japanese and English to accommodate a diverse range of participants.
Available Workshops
What You Will Learn
Learn about five Cross-Cultural Frameworks which show typical communication and mindset differences between Japanese and global colleagues:
1. Mindset (Growth vs Fixed),
2. Communication (High vs low context),
3. Meeting styles (Socratic vs Confucian),
4. Formality (Friendly vs Formal/TPO),
5. Organization style (individual versus team responsibility).
Discuss mindset and techniques to bridge these gaps and create an inclusive, hybrid working style.
Available Dates
(5 Dates)What You Will Learn
Learn about five Cross-Cultural Frameworks which show typical working styles and leadership differences between Japanese and global colleagues:
6. time sense (fixed vs flexible),
7. Change (Risk-taking vs careful,
8. Decision-making (Top-down vs flat),
9. Direction (Strategic vs end-user),
10. Trust (contract vs relationship). Examine typical intercultural issues and effective methods to overcome them.
Available Dates
(7 Dates)What You Will Learn
Learn about four Cross-Cultural Frameworks which show typical working styles and leadership differences between Japanese and global colleagues:
7. time sense (fixed vs flexible),
8. Change (Risk-taking vs careful,
9. Direction (Strategic vs end-user),
10. Trust (contract vs relationship). Examine typical intercultural issues and effective methods to overcome them.