DOING BUSINESS WITH INDIA TRAINING
Business with India training covers important cultural aspects of doing business with India as well as adjusting to living in India as an expat. You will get valuable insights into the intricacies of India's rich and ancient culture. The training gives you tools for managing your own self, interacting cordially with locals, managing supervisor-subordinate relationships skilfully, being effective in meetings and negotiating with confidence in India-context.
The training is divided into three modules.
- The first module gives a foundation vital for interaction with India.
- The second module helps to increase productivity by enabling the participant gain insights and tools for applying insights.
- The third module addresses the geophysical and social adjustment of expatriates and families.
Understanding of cultural Background
Cultural factors that affect business behaviour
Political, economic and social overview
Society, culture, values, religions, customs and traditions impacting behaviour
Special characteristics of India - caste system, time concept, division of labour
Workplace motivating factors, getting and giving feedback
Smart preparation for India
Business etiquette and protocol - do's and dont's
How hierarchy and structure affect workplaces and business
Cross-cultural comparison of business practices
Effective communication and relationship building
Business entertainment rules
What to do in meetings and in negotiations
Special characteristics of remote working
What to expect - ground realities and what to take with you
Daily challenges - raising children, security, education, holidays, festivals
Public behaviour and etiquette
How to manage food, drinks and domestic help
Transport, shopping and entertainment
Social skills needed in India
India attitude to foreigners
How to manage with oneself during stay in India
