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29/05/2012
Business Workshops 2012 - Topic 3: "Improving your Intercultural Awareness"
In an increasingly global world we need to develop our sensitivity to and understanding of different cultures and business practices. PET Seminar leader Nancy Padden is an experienced intercultural trainer who worked for many years for a large US bank. In this workshop she provides a highly interactive and communicative insight into some key issues surrounding this fascinating topic:
- Defining cross-cultural competence – Useful models for understanding cultural differences – the cultural iceberg and the cultural onion – Recognising communicative and behavioural trends in your own culture – Raising awareness of common sources of misunderstanding – Workshop format: case studies, group activities and video input
Date: 29.05.2012
Time: 15.00 – 18.00
17/04/2012
Business Workshops 2012 - Topic 2: "Recruiting & Interviewing in English"
The search for qualified employees is becoming increasingly international – globalisation and demographic factors are causing Germany-based companies to hire more and more employees from abroad.
As a result, HR departments need to prepare for this challenge both in terms of language and interculatural skills.
Trainer: Beth Negus is a highly experienced trainer who worked for many years as an HR & Communications Specialist and has carried out dozens of workshops on HR themes.
Date: Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Duration: 15.00 – 18.00
Location*: PET-Sprachen
Baaderstr. 3 (Isartor)
80469 München
Costs: Participation fee: 120 € plus 50 € registration fee.
Special offer – Participants from companies with more than 20 employees need only pay the registration fee!
Target Group: Max. 6 participants, all from HR.
Language level: participants should have a min. CEF level of B1 (intermediate) – see scale at www.pet-sprachen.de – Language Levels
Format: The workshop combines theory and practice via a combination of mini-presentations followed by discussion rounds, analyses of interview questions and techniques followed by practical roleplays.
Registration deadline: 30 March. Further information on the workshop is available on request via email.
*The Workshop can also be booked as a closed event in your company or at our offices – contact us for details.
31/01/2012
Business Workshops 2012 - Topic 1: "Better Teleconferencing Skills in English"
We are continuing our popular Business Seminar series in 2012 with “Better Teleconferencing Skills in English”.
Teleconferencing is becoming a vital communication tool in modern global business. This workshop focused on:
- A comprehensive review of the most effective phrases for teleconferencing
- Checklist of strategies to promote understanding and good communication
- Roleplay of a complete teleconference, with feedback
Trainer: Mirelle Leyden, from South Africa, has a strong background in media, having worked for many years as media editor for various publishing companies in Cape Town.
