Working Effectively with Japanese Colleagues May 1, 2007

"Why do Japanese take so long to make decisions?"

"Why don't Japanese give clear instructions?"

"How can I tell a Japanese person that I disagree with them without offending them?"

"What's the best way to get my contacts in Japan to answer my questions more quickly?"

"Why do Japanese fall asleep in meetings?"

"Why do Japanese work such long hours - do they expect me to too?"

Americans who work with Japanese usually have many questions, but no good place to get the answers. This seminar is a golden opportunity to get your questions answered by an expert on Japanese culture who is highly skilled in explaining the intricacies of Japanese business and society.

The seminar will also feature explanations of proper Japanese etiquette for meals and social activities.

Selected topics covered:

* Why Japanese tend to be vague and indirect - and how to interpret what they mean

* Why Japanese don't give a lot of feedback

* How decisions are made in Japanese organizations

* Why Japanese avoid risk

* How to get your ideas accepted by a Japanese organization

* How to make meetings with Japanese more effective

* How to build strong working relationships with Japanese

About the instructor:
Andrew Bender, Consultant, Japan Intercultural Consulting
Andrew holds an MBA/MA with concentrations in Multinational Management and East Asian Studies from the Joseph H. Lauder Institute and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has significant experience as an employee of Japanese firms in both Japan and the U.S., including the Nomura Securities Group, Fujisankei Communications Group, and The Motion Syndicate. Through this varied work experience, Andrew has gained an in-depth understanding of Japanese business practices and how they differ from those that are typical in the U.S. He will draw on this experience to illustrate important cultural differences in this seminar.

About Japan Intercultural Consulting:
Japan Intercultural Consulting is an international training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business. We help clients improve working relationships in multicultural environments by providing training, teambuilding, and coaching. We are experts on cross-cultural communication and Japanese business practices. Our clients trust us to provide programs that are relevant and impactful.

$275.
http://www.japanintercultural.com/en/events/eventItem.aspx?event=99

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