Intercultural Training Japan

Intercultural Training Japan: Objectives of Training

When working with Japanese business partners, cultural differences in communication and working styles become visible. This applies to customers, suppliers, cooperation partners, and colleagues in Japanese subsidiaries. Despite similar work ethics, significant differences influence collaboration.
Understanding these differences is the key objective of this intercultural training Japan.

A deeper understanding of Japanese culture and business culture is essential. Participants learn to correctly interpret communication patterns and behaviors in business contexts. Through practical case studies, participants understand how cultural differences affect daily collaboration. They receive valuable guidance for working effectively with Japanese partners.

The training is interactive and varied in methodology. Participants can work on their own real business cases during the seminar.

Intercultural Training Japan: Target Group

This seminar is designed for executives and professionals working with Japanese business partners.

It addresses board members, managing directors, key account managers, project managers, sales managers, and purchasers.
It is suitable for professionals working from Germany or directly in Japan.

Intercultural Training Japan: Contents for Training

• Typical Japanese values and their impact on business culture and collaboration
• Reflection on one’s own cultural background and its influence on working style
• Business and corporate culture in Japan
• Leadership, collaboration, and decision-making in Japanese companies
• Building and maintaining personal relationships
• Communication with Japanese partners, verbal and nonverbal, face-to-face and remote
• Meetings, presentations, and negotiations
• Conflict management
• Customer-supplier relationships
• Japanese understanding of quality
• Business travel etiquette in Japan
• Additional topics tailored to participant needs and professional contexts

Intercultural Training Japan: Training Methode

• Short presentations and discussions
• Individual and group exercises
• Case studies
• Experience sharing and exchange
• Visual materials and video examples
• Role plays depending on group and timeframe
• Limited number of participants
• Two-day open seminar