EU-Japan Intercultural Biz Nite - France (E-EU01)
Target Participants
French and Japanese business people who work with or love each other's countries. Other nationalities interested in learning more about France.
Language Requirements
The workshop will be conducted in English, as it serves as a neutral and common language between French and Japanese participants, and accommodates other international attendees.
Program Purpose
Understand key differences and closeness with Japan - and discuss how to do diverse teamwork between the two countries - mixing the best of both.
Enjoy the culture of France and its relations with Japan.
Learning Objectives
Identify key cultural similarities and differences between France and Japan to enhance mutual understanding and collaboration in diverse teams.
Develop effective cross-cultural communication strategies, drawing on psychological insights and real-world experiences from French and Japanese professionals.
Explore the role of respect, openness, curiosity, and humor in building trust and improving teamwork across cultural boundaries.
Gain practical tips for navigating cultural challenges in Franco-Japanese business relationships and multicultural work environments.
Reflect on personal cultural assumptions and biases to become more adaptable and empathetic in international collaborations.
Speakers
Makiko is a Japanese psychologist. She will share insights from her personal experience and cultural psychology—on how to communicate successfully across cultures and grow together. She'll touch on respect, openness, clear communication, and the importance of staying curious and using humor.
Isabelle is a French HR Project Leader currently living in Japan. She will explain some of the cultural differences between France and Japan and share her experience.
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