How to Work with Germans Professionally - Cultural Rules at a Glance
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
To start working successfully in Germany you should be familiar with the German cultural standards and their influence on the work sphere. In this webinar we discuss the typical German way of working and behaviour of your German colleagues.
Online Workshop
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trainer
Heidi Störr
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students
Track(s)
Business and Organizations
Certificate
4 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
Description
The webinar includes:
- Analysis of German cultural standards
- Influence on work-related situations
- Classification of cultures according to the Lewis model
- Identification of possible conflicts and tips on how to avoid them
In this webinar we discuss the typical German way of working and behaviour of your German colleagues. We will find out why things are done in a certain way and what goals Germans pursue with it but also which conflicts may occur. Moreover, we define the role of an employee and a superior. At the end, we will compare your native culture with the German culture and use case studies to practice analyzing different perspectives and discuss possible solutions to avoid misunderstandings.
Content
- Introduction of German cultural characteristics at work
- Classification of cultures according to the Lewis model
- Raising awareness of potential conflict situations
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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