https://www.ccifrance-myanmar.org/en/event/myanmar-cultural-awareness-workshop
The workshop is conducted by Hana Bui, Intercultural Trainer and Bestselling Author of the book “When Global Meets Local – How Expatriates Can Succeed in Myanmar”
Contact: contact@ccifrance-myanmar.org
- Time: 6 hours, 3 hours/ session
- Venue: Online
- Method: tailor-made, interactive, and learner-centered for a small group (max 6 expatriates)
- Capacity: This workshop is limited to 6 pax only. First-come, first-served registartion.
- Price: 200 USD for members, 250 USD for non-members of CCI France Myanmar
- Who should attend:
- Expatriates working in Myanmar or coming to Myanmar
- Expatriates managing teams in Myanmar remotely
- Objective: To get the best cooperation from Myanmar colleagues in challenging time by understanding the culture, the people, and the current chaotic situation.
CONTENTS:
1. Culture and the expats’ biggest challenge of working overseas
- Culture shock and the adjustment curve
- The visible and invisible parts of culture
- Understand your own cultural heritage to understand other cultures
- The biggest challenge of expats working overseas and in Myanmar
2. Understand Myanmar culture
- A sketch of the country: history, politics and economy
- Key culture values of the country, plus key beliefs and attitudes
- The Culture Contrast: Your own culture vs the country’s culture
- Cultural conflicts between expats and locals in Myanmar
- An update about the current situation – the difficulties that your Myanmar colleagues are facing
3. How to get the best cooperation from Myanmar colleagues in challenging times.
- The local business practices and business etiquettes
- What do Myanmar people think and feel at the moment?
- What are the causes of current intercultural conflicts?
- How to communicate and manage local colleagues during this time
- How to foster relationships and build up trust with local colleagues during this time
4. Living in Myanmar
- Public Behaviours, Social Etiquettes and the expat ghetto
- Clothing, Dining, and Entertaining
- Communication, Transportation, Health and Safety
- Holidays and Travel
5. Reflection and handy tips
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