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Cultural Training Workshops
Japan has a strong sense of hierarchy, honour and etiquette which creates a minefield of potential challenges for Indian businesses. Understanding Japanese cultural, ethical and business values is of paramount importance for any organisation wishing to conduct business in Japan. ‘Doing Business with the Japanese’ has been designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge to ensure your success, and combines in-depth background information with hands-on practical advice.
Who should enrol in this course?
Anyone considering or already:
• Doing business with Japan
• Travelling regularly to Japan
• Establishing a network of Japanese suppliers
• Experiencing the challenges of working in Japan
• Employing Japanese nationals within their organisation
Benefits?
This programme provides you with:
• A framework for understanding Japanese business culture
• Analysis of cultural values and behaviours prevalent in Japan
• Discussion of the potential issues involved in establishing business relations with the Japanese
• Practical strategies for working more effectively with Japanese counterparts
Course content
• Introduction to Japan: core values & cultural norms; including key issues such as group mentality, and preservation of ‘harmony’
• Navigating Japanese business culture: Japanese company structure; objectives & values; key considerations
• Etiquette in the work place: teamwork vs. individualism; humility, consensus decision making and other business communication styles
• Japanese behaviour: taboos and inappropriate behaviour; appropriate behavioural practice
• Understanding Japanese expectations in business, and how to adapt to them
• Body language: misunderstandings and how to avoid them
• Negotiations: style, hurdles, strategies, etc.
• Socialising for business: building relationships
