Intercultural Coaching

Living or doing business abroad forces you to deal with not only another language, bus also another culture: in daily life, but also in business. You will find many things handled differently and in ways you are not used to.

Sometimes this feeling of disorientation may lead to confusion, uncertainty and anxiety: often felt by people that have to operate within a different and unknown cultural or social environment. The feelings originate from difficulties in assimilating in the new culture, causing difficulty in knowing what is appropriate and what is not. Often even combined with a dislike or even disgust with certain aspects of the new or different culture.

This is why Lost in Spain decided to organize cultural workshops and briefings: to help you understand the Spanish culture, customs, values and beliefs.

With our sessions we hope to bring about:
· Quick integration, avoiding misunderstandings, stress & frustration;
· Smooth, stress-free life in a new culture;
· Reduction of stereotypes.
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	Regional culture briefing Information about political, social, cultural & religious backgrounds; customs & values and beliefs, to help you understand the Spanish people and way of life		Culture shock Strategies to overcome culture shock
	Communication across cultural borders Ways of communicating between cultures; dealing with “time”, gender roles ? “cultural rules” (cultural standards)

In different workshops and briefings we help you to get insight in Spanish cultural, habits, traditions, values and beliefs: in-depth information on culture & lifestyle, business skills, security and travel information.

Wherever you will go - doing business across borders or leading a multinational team – to be effective on the international stage, you need a profounder cross cultural understanding.

The workshops and briefings will help you discover:

· why Spain is unique among Western European countries;
· what impression the average Spaniard seeks to project to others
· what kind of behaviour a Spaniard would find impossible to forgive
· why when talking with a Spaniard you may find yourself often interrupted
· what conversation topics to avoid
· the ins and outs of Spanish names and how to use them properly
· what gift to bring if invited to a home
· how to compliment a Spaniard who has performed a service for you
· at what point to discuss business during a business lunch
· what to expect during a business meeting
· what traits are more important to the Spanish than your business expertise
· which Spanish subcultures are likely to be more loyal to their native region than to Spain
· why the Spanish people have historically been inclined to live in cities rather than the countryside
· the ins and outs of working and/or doing business in Spain;
· Spaniards and languages;
· why most companies have a strong traditional and hierarchical structure
· why Spaniards don’t know what “cosy” means;
· why mañana still doesn’t mean tomorrow;
· entrepreneurship in Spain; how to start; differences, similarities, advantages and obstacles;
· and much, much more, …

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