Consulting & Training
Communication is about so much more than simply speaking to one another.
In some countries, a cultural faux pas – like bringing up business too quickly, handling a business card too casually, refusing a second drink, misusing chopsticks, crossing your legs the wrong way, or even making eye contact while shaking someone’s hand – is enough to break down a business deal. Not understanding the local language of your target market can prevent you from building long-lasting relationships with the partners you need to succeed.
Global Consulting
Do you know the language, local customs, slang, and colloquialisms of your target audience? What makes you successful in your country could derail you abroad, and miscommunication can cause you to lose business and miss out on international growth opportunities. Whether you’re traveling overseas and need a quick country or cultural overview, or you’re on the verge of entering a new market, we have the knowledge to help you connect and the expertise to help you succeed.
Training and Education
Considering body language and gestures is critical when speaking to employees, prospects, and clients, as these nonverbal cues may hold different meanings from culture to culture. Perceived notions about phrases or slang can be quite different as well. Cultural training and education that encompass all facets and forms of communication – including those that are nonverbal - is a vital part of communicating effectively.
We offer:
- Cultural training: to help your company communicate effectively with cultural respect when entering new markets
- Language instruction: beginner, intermediate, and conversational in individual or group settings
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
Before you try to do business in another country, you need to understand the most effective ways to communicate your message. Learning the local language shows a global mindset and a commitment to cultural understanding. Want to learn more? Contact us.