Working with the British

Overview

This seminar is designed for middle to senior managers who are being or have recently been posted to the UK. It may also be of interest to longer term expats in the UK to allow them to reflect and compare their experiences. It is highly practical and interactive and my experience as a British person who, while he lives in the UK, has spent much of his life working and running projects abroad gives the course perspective and ensures it is up to date.




(photo: beach huts, Seasalter in Kent. Karina Roberts © 2009)

Learning outcomes

The delegates will learn how to

enhance their cross-cultural sensitivity for living and doing business in the UK.

develop a Personal Action Plan and an understanding of Personal Culture.

create a framework for analysis and to create additional insights into the British character.

decide what they need to do to work more effectively with British people.

understand what makes the British so British by looking at topics such as:

Attitudes towards foreigners
Climate
Empire
Family
Freedom/Democracy
Geography
Individualism
Innovation
Law
Recent History
Regionalism/Europe
Religion

anticipate the flashpoints in British culture such as:

Avoidance
Formality
Humour
Multi-Culturalism
Self-Deprecation
Physical Space
Status/Class
Time
Trust

understand the British work environment

make practical application of the ideas in contexts such as:

Meetings and Negotiations
Presentations
Staff Development and Appraisal