Cultural Competence for Graduates

Why do graduates need to build cultural competence?

Graduates need a global mindset, cultural competence and resilience to be able to succeed in today’s increasingly complex and competitive global business environment.

Cultural training ensures graduates develop practical communication skills and strategies to operate more effectively in multi-cultural and multi-locational teams; build trust and strong relationships with colleagues and clients from other cultures; work successfully with others on international projects; and develop as future global leaders.

Our training is designed to support graduates operating in an international context, either working on international projects or in multi-cultural teams.

“This was an excellent day, the trainer’s knowledge and approach was perfect.”

Participant, Graduate Training programme

    BENEFIT TO THE PARTICIPANT
  • An understanding of cultural differences and similarities, and their implications in the workplace
  • A new perspective on their own cultural identity and insight on how they are perceived by others
  • An understanding of how to build better relationships and trust with people internationally
  • Tools and strategies to communicate more effectively across cultures, face-to-face and remotely
  • Presentation skills to meet the needs and expectations of a multi-cultural audience
  • Practical advice on how to build effective networks with international colleagues, partners and clients
  • A practical action plan for personal development