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MBA Essentials: Managing Across Cultures
This Segment in the program provides an understanding of the process of cross-cultural management and the challenges that leaders face while working internationally. Previously, cross-cultural competence was required of only the few executives in the international divisions of firms. These executives need to be able to manage effectively across cultures – either on international assignments or in cross-cultural teams. Today, with increasing business globalization, employees of all levels often work and interact with people from different nations and cultures. Over 80% of midsize and large companies send their professionals overseas and 45% of the companies plan to increase this number. Managers are also discovering that moving up corporate ladders requires successful overseas assignments. Yet, even excellent American executives may falter in overseas assignments if they lack cross-cultural management skills. Effective training and exposure to cultural differences around the world can help people learn to successfully manage the ever culturally diversified workforce domestically and overseas.
Benefits of Attending
Increase awareness of how culture affects work behavior
Learn some strategies for bridging cross-cultural gaps
Become aware of our own reactions to cultural differences
Become familiar with “flash points” at which cultural conflict is likely to emerge, and ways in which cultural conflict may be expressed
What do managers need to know about managing people within international organizations / international teams? This class will develop an understanding of the key issues managers need to master in order to manage effectively accross cultures. The course begins with a focus on culture and cultural differences. The course then progresses to a broader focus on international human resource management.
Focused Topics Include
CULTURE AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCE – Explore issues raised by culturally diverse workforces. Discuss important cross-cultural theoretical frameworks that can help us distinguish one culture from another.
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION – Discuss issues related to intercultural communication and the basic communication skills that are important for cross-cultural understanding. Analyze the potential trouble spot for misunderstandings through cultural dialogues.
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Discuss the vital role of Human Resource Management in achieving organizational goals and success. Discuss the pros and cons of applying the host country’s human resources management practices in different cultural contexts
Who Should Attend
Leaders who need to effectively lead teams with diverse backgrounds
Managers who work with individuals from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Individuals interested in gaining a better understanding of the impact of multi-cultural work environment
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