EVENEMANG
Working as a Foreign Manager in Sweden
Cross-cultural awareness – an efficient tool
The world today is international and so is the labor market. It is not a given that our managers and colleagues are from our own culture.
Being international is to understand that there are differences and to be aware of who you are and how you are perceived by your counterparty.
You are seldom understood, as you believe. Knowing how the gap looks provides the possibility to work in a positive and constructive manner to achieve better communications.
Are Swedes ”slow”, unclear and weak at providing feedback? Are foreign managers aggressive, insensitive and uninterested in Swedish work methods?
A meeting of different cultures can often result in irritation and disruption of work. Often, this is due to unnecessary misunderstanding and inadequate intercultural knowledge.
We can provide answers to key questions that impact your performance as a foreign manager in Sweden.
• Culture what is it?
• What are Swedes like and why?
• How are you perceived by Swedes?
• Cross-cultural differences Sweden/ other cultures
- Management style
- Meetings and decision-making
- Need for information
- Group emphasis contra emphasis on the individual
- Feedback
• Approach to career
• Swedish labor laws/attitude
• Language and expression
• Cross cultural awareness – a tool for better communication
When: 24 May 2012
Time: 13:00-16:00 pm
Where: Gumshornsgatan 13, Stockholm.
Price: SEK 2 500 per person (excl. VAT).
Registration: Please register no later than 18 May by email to annika.berge@bbi.se.
If you prefer a tailor made session for your company we can come to you. Please contact Annika Berge for more information. Annika Berge +46 (0)70 482 08 16 or annika.berge@bbi.se
Intensive English Language Training
A company whose employees have a high level of language expertise has better relationships with customers, suppliers and collaborative partners. Professional, effective relationships strengthen your company’s competitiveness.
One week intensive language training
Better Business international offers a one week intensive language programme this summer. The goal of the English language programme is for the participant to be able to speak and interact in English in a number of vital situations in the workplace with improved confidence, fluency and be able to perform a growing number of duties and responsibilities in English with increased speed and accuracy.
The training will include interactive speaking and comprehension exercises, business vocabulary expansion, grammar practice and writing e-mails and business documents. Speaking and listening will be given a central role during class, through role-play and specific assignments. Intensive conversational and interactive practice based on current events, intercultural aspects and business-related topics with linguistic feedback from the tutor.
The program includes daily classes in the English language in small groups and lessons outside and inside the classroom.
Intercultural training
Combine your language training with intercultural training to see the cultural aspect of communication. What is culture? How does it affect our way of expressing ourselves and our interpretation of others? How are Swedes perceived by other cultures? What tools can we use to increase our communication?
Practical information
Time
• 1 week intensive course
• Wednesday-Tuesday, see schedule below
Please choose one of the following available course dates:
• August 8th-14th
• August 15th – 21st
Location
Stockholm, Gumshornsgatan 13.
Price
SEK 9,995 excluding VAT. The price includes training, documentation and lunches.
If you need accommodation during the training, we will be happy to help you.
Prerequisites
The intensive language course is suitable
Registration
Please register no later than 1 July.
Contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Training Manager, Jenny Kimming.
Tel: +46 8 122 091 28
Mob: +46 768 30 20 90
E-mail: jenny.kimming@bbi.se
Schedule Wednesday-Tuesday
9.30-11.30 English, in the classroom
11.30-13.00 Lunch
13.00-15.30 English, inside or outside the classroom
Intensive Swedish Language Training for Expats
A company whose employees have a high level of language expertise has better relationships with customers, suppliers and collaborative partners. Professional, effective relationships strengthen your company’s competitiveness.
One week intensive language training
Better Business international offers a one week intensive language programme this summer. The goal of our programme is for the participant to understand and speak Swedish in everyday situations on a social, practical, or professional level. The training includes interactive speaking exercises, listening and reading comprehension, practice in the most important areas, as well as vocabulary building supplemented with important words and phrases used in the participant’s company and industry. Special attention is paid to pronunciation and intonation of the Swedish language.
The program includes daily classes in the Swedish language in small groups.
Activities outside the classroom
Have the opportunity to practice language skills in activities such as lunches, city walks, dinners and a boat trip. Learn the language at the same time as you get to know your new city. All visits are prepared with phrases, dialogues and vocabulary.
Intercultural training
Combine your language training with learning about Sweden from an intercultural perspective for best results. What is culture? How does it affect our way of expressing ourselves and our interpretation of others? What are Swedes like and why?
Practical information
Time
• 1 week intensive course
• Wednesday-Tuesday, see schedule below.
Please choose one of the following available course dates:
• July 25th – 31st
• August 1st – 7th
Location
• Stockholm, Gumshornsgatan 13
• Göteborg, Hugo Grauers gata 3b
Price
SEK 9,995 excluding VAT. The price includes training, documentation, lunches and one evening activity.
If you need accommodation during the training, we will be happy to help you.
Prerequisites
The intensive language course is suitable for anyone with little or no knowledge of Swedish.
Registration
Please register no later than 1 July.
Contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Training Manager, Jenny Kimming.
Tel: +46 8 122 091 28
Mob: +46 768 30 20 90
E-mail: jenny.kimming@bbi.se
Schedule Wednesday-Tuesday
9.30-11.30 Swedish, in the classroom
11.30-13.00 Lunch
13.00-15.30 Swedish, inside or outside the classroom
15.30-19.00 Free time
19.00, 1 evening with activities – Dinner and boat trip