Mit Frankreich arbeiten

Step 1 : E-learning
ADOPTING AN INTERCULTURAL APPROACH

• Specify your context and expectations
• Become aware of cultural filters
• Discover your cultural profile

Step 2 : Group training session
UNDERSTANDING FRENCH CULTURAL CODES

• Discovering the cultural basics of France
• A strong historical, philosophical, religious and cultural heritage
• Social and political context, economic environment
• A dual educational system, the importance of degrees
• A diverse territory, a cosmopolitan population
• Understanding French values
• Fundamental values: freedom, equality, individualism
• Cartesian reasoning, critical thinking, penchant for debate
• The relationship to hierarchy

The "Système D"

OPTIMIZE YOUR PROFESSIONAL ACTION WITH FRENCH PEOPLE

• Communicating with the French
• Importance of mastering the French language and presentation of self
• A culture of the written word, but also of the unspoken
• The impact of words and messages, differences in interpretation
• Manage sensitivities
• Adapting work methods
• French management style and corporate culture
• Understand the organization of a French company: procedures, decision making, work methods and the concept of quality
• Overcome individualism
• Value performance
• Successful meetings and negotiations with French people
• Understand French-style meetings
• Time and deadline management
• French negotiation: the art of diplomacy
• The contract: a firm and final agreement
• Adopting best practices
• Recognize key principles
• Avoid pitfalls, mistakes and misunderstandings
• Create a tailor-made action plan

Step 3 : E-learning to go further
EXPLORE COUNTRY PACKS

• Develop knowledge about the country (cultural codes, business life, golden rules, panorama)