Doing Business in Japan? Let us help you do it better...
An ancient culture developed within the geographical boundaries of an island has produced a modern day society with strong cultural values, traditions and customs. Doing business in Japan or with the Japanese arguably poses the most potential for cross cultural misunderstandings.
Doing business in Japan necessitates cultural awareness. This means proper preparation in terms of understanding the business culture, business etiquette, meeting protocol and many other cross cultural issues.
Our respected cross cultural training course for Japan is designed to assist individuals and companies get the best out of their dealings with or in Japan.
Each training course is 100% bespoke, carefully tailored to meet the particular needs of every client. The course assists global players build their cultural awareness of Japan. This in turn leads to strong interpersonal relationships, clearer lines of cross cultural communication and minimising cross cultural misunderstandings.
Japan: Cultural Awareness Training
Our first-class cross cultural awareness training course covers areas such as:
» Cross Cultural Differences
Cross cultural (mis)perceptions
Breaking cross cultural stereotypes
How does culture impact business?
Theoretical and practical cross cultural models and examples
Steps to effective cross cultural communication
» Communicating with the Japanese
Beliefs, culture, values, ethics, customs and national character
Interpersonal relations
The concept of ‘face’
Building relationships
Communication – verbal and non-verbal
Social etiquette and protocol
» Doing Business in Japan
Language tuition
Preparing to travel to Japan
Business in Japan – features, traditions and ethics
Comparative analysis of Japanese and Western business practices
Making appointments
Using intermediaries
Japanese business etiquette
Gift giving etiquette
Business card etiquette
Business entertaining
Meetings & Negotiations
Cross cultural man-management
» Relocating to Japan
Preparing for the move
What to bring?
Japanese history, culture and values
Western perceptions of Japan
Japanese attitudes to foreigners
The family – raising children, education, holidays
Spouse coaching
Public behaviour and etiquette
Food and drink
Transport, shopping and entertainment
» Stay one step ahead - Our cross cultural communication course for Japan is delivered by expert consultants at the apex of their field.
All bring with them a first hand knowledge of living and/or working in Japan.
Interested? Please contact us now to arrange for a consultation.
