Global Business (Videos) Training

Summary:

It is dangerous to assume that business and communication practices do not vary across cultures. Our global business programs will familiarize you with cultural differences in business styles and prepare you to communicate effectively on a global level.

This Global Business (Videos) online training series provides 1 hours of self-paced courseware. This web-based training provides 1 year of unlimited access to all of the following lessons:

1 . Communicating Across Cultures
2 . Global Work
3 . Global Work in China (Interview)
4 . Presenting Globally
5 . The Influence Edge in Cross-Cultural Situations

Lesson Detail:

Communicating Across Cultures
One cannot be naive about cultural differences and yet one cannot deny the similarities. That is why it is important to understand where the similarities and differences are and what they signify. During this program, you'll learn how business practices vary cross-culturally and basic taboos to be aware of. You'll also learn cultural communication styles and strategies for leading an effective teleconference.

Introduction
Communicating Across Cultures
Dealing with Culture
Basic Taboos
Cultural Communication Styles
Electronic Conferencing
Summary

Global Work
The globalization of work is perhaps the defining trend of our time. It's reshaping not only the macro-level aspects of economic life but the personal aspects as well. This program will help you define global work and the four shifts occurring in the global landscape. You'll also learn the competencies needed for success in the global market.

Introduction
Global Work
Key Shifts in Global Business
Competencies for Global Work
Meeting Options
Global Team Leadership
Global Teamwork
Summary

Global Work in China (Interview)
As organizations expand into the China market, there are key strategies to consider. Dr. Mary O'Hara-Devereaux, Director at the Institute for the Future, describes the challenges of global work in China, the Chinese workplace and recommended strategies for working with the Chinese.

Interview with Dr. Mary O'Hara-Devereaux

Presenting Globally
To present is to persuade, and how to persuade is not universal. The presentation skills you use domestically may not always be as effective when taking your message globally. During this program, you'll learn tips to presenting cross-culturally and how to create materials for global presentations. In addition, you'll learn gestures to avoid when making a global presentation.

Introduction
Presenting Globally
Global Presentation Tips
Creating Global Materials
Audience Questions
Speaking Globally
Gestures to Avoid
Summary

The Influence Edge in Cross-Cultural Situations
Influencing across cultures can help you win new customers, satisfy existing ones and make your professional reputation shine. During this program, you'll learn the difference between high and low context cultures, and how to influence cross-culturally. You'll also learn the aspects of credibility and influence, and what to do if your influencing plan fails.

Interview with Dr. Ravi Kalakota

Certification:
Global Business (Videos)

Audience:
Non-Managers, Front Line Managers, Mid Level Managers, Exec Level

Features:

This online training series is presented using streaming video.
Interactive questions appear periodically during this video to engage the learner and reinforce key concepts.
An index lists the key sections of the video, with the ability to select sections to play.
Slides accompany the videos and reinforce the learning topics. These slides can be downloaded for reference after the course is completed.
A full-text transcript of the video can be viewed. Text in the transcript is selectable to choose a point to play the video.

Technical Requirements:

Internet connection
Browser: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera or any standards compliant browser.
Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
JavaScript must be enabled.

What You Get:

You will receive Unlimited Access to all of the Global Business (Videos) training tutorials listed above. Your online training courses will be available from anywhere you have internet access.This e-learning series includes all of the online training tutorials listed and is provided in an interactive, self-paced format. Retake any or all of our computer training as often as you want. Our online tutorials allow you to learn anywhere, anytime from any computer with internet access. All courses allow for 1 year unlimited access (1 user), include a variety of features and qualify for Continuing Education Unit credit.

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Web-Based Training Products:

Global Business (Videos) Online Training Series

Only $49.95

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