Cross-cultural Training for Teams
Teams in Action


Cross-cultural Training for Teams
The programme is based on Business School research into cultural differences. Team members from different regions present their culture. You learn to value that other people do things differently to you. MDS has then designed a range of practical exercises to give you new skills in cross-cultural communication in your team.

By the end of this programme you will be able to

  • Appreciate cultural differences and value diversity
  • Communicate effectively across the differences
  • Build synergy in a cross-cultural team
  • Resolve conflict and avoid misunderstanding
  • Agree on a "middle way" for team cooperation.

Teams in Action
This is a largely experiential programme, using a range of exercises to highlight key characteristics of effective teams. As a team member you will learn the attitude and skills for good teamworking. You will understand how team dynamics work, and how to achieve team synergy. And you will learn a participative style for leading your team.

By the end of this programme you will be able to

  • Generate a spirit of commitment and collaboration in the team
  • Communicate with each other and brief the team effectively
  • Think with your team to plan together and agree to shared goals
  • Work with your team to achieve synergy
  • Understand how to get the best from different personality types.