Cross-Cultural Business Solutions, and Cultural Diversity Consulting, Coaching and Training

By David C. Sanford

As the world continues to evolve as a global economy, the ramifications of this growing interdependence must be considered.

In order to facilitate mutual understanding and effective communication between people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Mr. Sanford works to establish successful (business) relationships through customized training, consulting, and coaching.

Through cross-cultural business solutions, his purpose is to bridge the cultural gaps, disconnects, and misunderstandings which often can and do affect successful communication between people. Cross-cultural or intercultural coaching can take the form of training or consulting, which provides the framework to build the skills, tools, and knowledge to live and/or work in today’s international business climate.

The Benefits of preparing and assisting companies, their employees, and families are:

• Increased understanding and engaged intercultural competency
• Greater insights into one's own cultural reference points
• Improved communication skills
• Reduced stress in coping with international environments
• Acquired skills in identifying the “drivers” of international business relationships
• Development of a “global” mindset
• Improved integration into diverse cultural environments
• Realistic expectations
• Reduced failed international assignments

Mr. Sanford's network of intercultural specialists throughout the USA and globe actively contributes to the development of these intercultural competencies through the following services:

Building Global Awareness - Customized programs designed to meet the communication challenges of culturally diverse teams working face-to-face or virtually.

Off-shore Outsourcing: India - To work effectively with Indians either face-to-face or virtually, this workshop focuses on the identification of key values and strategies to communicate and manage Indians.

Diversity Training - A workshop designed for a multicultural workforce that experiences the challenges of understanding, communicating, and working together effectively.

Pre-departure Cultural Orientation Training - A cultural overview targeted to a specific country including appropriate business practices and cultural do’s and don’ts for employees accepting international relocation assignments.

Repatriation to the USA - This training focuses on increasing employee retention after an overseas assignment. Emphasis is placed on identifying challenges, and accelerating individual productivity and reintegration into the domestic corporate culture.

Multicultural Team Building - Training designed to meet the communication and productivity needs for culturally diverse teams that have a specific objective or project to accomplish.

Assignment USA - For foreign nationals (and their families) relocating to this country, this seminar is designed to provide practical information on living and working in the USA.

Cultural Coaching for Customized Solutions: Meeting the Challenge Through Coaching - When key decision makers or pivotal personnel find themselves in need of a fresh perspective, a cultural coach facilitates the necessary insights for successful business interactions.

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