Cross Cultural Awareness Guidance
Service Description

Although some countries appear similar to each other, there are differences. Some are subtle and some are very apparent. Cultural differences are found in the way people behave, react, perceive and do things. It’s smart to be informed of these differences before (or at the beginning of) an assignment abroad. It is that small initial investment that can mean all the difference in the world.

Cross Cultural Awareness Guidance readies the assignee for the Danish culture. Knowing key factors about the Danes sets the assignees expectations. It sharpens perception and enables people to function better in culturally new environment. Knowing what to expect also minimizes stress. This is crucial to a smooth & successful relocation anywhere.

Charlotte Bastiansen has many years of experience specializing in the cultural aspects of preparing expatriates (from children to top executives), for their move to Denmark. See list of services below:

Working in Denmark
One On One - 2 Hour Session:
• The Top 10 Danish Characteristics
• Danish Company Structure & Culture
• The Danes’ Way of Working + Working Together
• Danish Management Style
• What Danish Managers Expect
• What Danish Employees Expect
• The Business Meeting in Denmark
• Socializing at Work
• The Balance - Business Life & Private life
• Answers to Specific Situations
• Useful Advice

Living in Denmark
Families - 2 Hour Session:
• The 10 foremost Danish characteristics
• Expat Family Life in Denmark - 'The Part-time Dane'
• Obstacles to Meeting Danes
• Business vs. Private Life in Denmark
• The Danes’ Many Traditions
• Guests and Parties – The Danish Way
• Children and Teenagers
• What do the Danes Expect of You & What You can Expect of the Danes
• Establishing Social Networks - A ‘How To’ Guide
• Various Issues & How to Handle Them
• Useful Advice

Introduction to Denmark and the Danes
Groups – 3 Hour Session

Special Request Sessions
Individual or Group
• Please ask

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