Scandinavia Cultural Awareness Training
"The presenter delivered the training course very well – he kept the group engaged and he came across as very professional and well informed."
MOOG delegate
Our training course is perfect for anyone working with Scandinavians or doing business in Denmark, Norway, Finland or Sweden.
Who benefits from our courses?
We help people from all walks of life.
- Professionals relocating to Scandinavia for work
- Businesses needing help managing suppliers or staff in the region
- Project teams collaborating with Scandinavian counterparts
- Leaders and managers motivating Scandinavian employees
- Sales people pitching for prospects in the region
...and many, many more.
We were approached by a Norwegian company in the natural resources sector.
They were facing productivity issues due to the performance of offshore teams; management level had identified poor communication, lack of trust and low team morale as issues.
The multicultural make-up of the teams was further seen as a potential 'flash point'.
Our trainers developed a team-building training course with a heavy emphasis on understanding and accepting Norwegian culture as the dominant work culture.
This was rolled out to all staff within the company over the course of a year. Our client now uses the training as part of their induction cycle which has dramatically improved working practices, communication and relationships.
What's Covered in the Course?
All our courses are bespoke.
This means no two courses are ever 100% the same.
We tailor the contents, topics and approach according to who are are training.
A course can cover the the region as a whole or look at Denmark, Norway, Finland or Sweden separately.
Topics many of our clients want to explore include:
Cultural Awareness & Scandinavia
- Cross-cultural (mis)perceptions
- Attitudes to foreigners and stereotypes
- Social values and cultural pillars
Communicating with Scandinavians
- Beliefs, ethics, customs and expectations
- Building relationships, etiquette and manners
- Communication and sharing information
Business in Scandinavia
- Business drivers and cultural fundamentals
- Cross-cultural analysis of potential challenges
- Comparative analysis of business practices
Working in Scandinavia
- Intoductions, meetings and negotiations
- Networking, business entertainment and trust
- Managing conflict, influencing and decision making
These topics are indicative only - we cover what learners need.
How is the training delivered?
All our courses are delivered as webinars.
How do I get a course overview?
Simply by using the form below.
Let us know a bit about what you need and we can either send you a sample course outline or arrange a call.