Workshop Philosophy
This Cross-Cultural Workshop has been developed jointly in close collaboration between the International Human Resources Department of Volkswagen Group of America and the cross-cultural specialists at Global LT.
The Workshop stresses that every country, every company, even every department, every individual, has the right to its own culture; but they also have the obligation to understand and respect the cultures of other people, other departments other companies and other countries.
Workshop Registration
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Workshop Objectives
Actively understanding our own cultures and the cultures of the people we are working with
Overcoming our biases towards work place cultures in different cultures
Developing "Cultural Intelligence" and appropriate culturally appropriate behavior
Creating an environmental of conscious "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"
Building a practical Action Plan for a successful multi-cultural team at the VW Group of America
Workshop Overview / Agenda
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Introductions, Program Overview and Objectives
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Understanding and Bridging Cultural Differences
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The Role and Impact of Culture in the Workplace
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U.S. Business and Legal Values
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The Corporate Values and Expectations of the Volkswagen Group of America
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Addressing Your Cultural Issues in Your Workplace: Colleagues, HQ, Contractors:
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Attitudes, Beliefs and Cultural Values
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Building Trust and Relationships; Gender and Hierarchy Issues
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Communication, Giving Performance Feedback and Negotiation
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Decision-Making: Risk, Time, Standards, Money Issues
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Etiquette and Business Practices and Protocol
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Formulating Your Action Plan for Successful Performance & Integration in the USA