Event Detail

Whether you are in Japan on an international assignment or a local hire, chances are you are dealing with complex cultural challenges at work daily. It is easy for these challenges to become obstacles that just get in the way of doing your job. What if, instead, you were able to use them

as opportunities to increase your cultural competence and as a result, even do your job more effectively?



This interactive workshop will enable you to better

understand how to increase your cultural competence by leveraging cultural awareness on the job. You will be given opportunities to not only increase your cultural awareness, but also build skills, and develop strategies for success in

business in Japan and globally.



We will achieve this by examining such things as:

-the opportunity for competency development that your current assignment or role offers.

-the importance of getting past the ?normal? surface awareness of culture to a deeper awareness of culture every day at work.

-the gap between 2 key cultural values of Japan and the US a critical incident that allows you to apply what you learned



We will also tap into the extensive experience in the room by breaking out into small groups and

sharing challenges and best practices for working successfully in Japan.



Take-Aways will include:

1. Insight into the impact of culture and values on doing business in Japan and globally

2. Simple yet effective tools that will enable you be more proactive by anticipating and effectively handling cultural challenges

3. Strategies to build relationships and communicate more effectively in Japan and globally

4. An individual action plan for your specific situation



About the facilitator: Alyssa Bantle is a Professional Business Coach and Trainer, specializing in Culture and Communication. She works with Japanese and Expat managers and executives on maximizing effectiveness in their global roles and/or international assignments. Alyssa?s extensive experience includes working in the U.S, Europe and Japan with numerous Fortune 500 companies. Alyssa has an M.A. degree in Organizational

Management and Leadership with a focus in Change Management and is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) through The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). She is fluent in English, German and Italian and is enjoying the process of learning Japanese.