Time and Deadlines across Cultures
This course looks at how different cultures consider time and deadlines, and how team members including managers can better facilitate these different viewpoints, as well as communicate time expectations effectively for more efficient individual, team and organisational performance.
Cost
Duration
Available as a 1-hour introductory webinar or as an in-depth workshop over 2.5 hours
Course Delivery
Live training online with an instructor
What is it?
Time and how we manage it is one of the most important considerations for any business, team and individual worker. But how we view time in considerations such as punctuality, deadlines, and how we communicate, can vary greatly from culture to culture.
This course looks at how different cultures consider time, and how team members including managers can better facilitate these different viewpoints, as well as communicate time and deadline expectations effectively for more efficient individual, team and organisational performance.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at employees at all levels and from all cultural backgrounds who are working in a multicultural environment.
After this course, attendees will...
be able to recognise different cultural attitudes towards time and deadlines and the effect on planning, productivity, and teamwork especially in a multicultural setting
be able to effectively deal with different 'time' perceptions gaining better understanding and by setting clear expectations
learn how to switch 'time styles' effectively if appropriate
be able to establish an effective team 'time culture'
If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them.
Course Outline
Linear-time and flexible-time cultures, and how this influences views of punctuality
The importance and impact of the scheduling dimension on perceptions and reactions to time-keeping
How relationship building influences your position on the 'Scheduling scale'
Style switching to effectively deal with the ‘Scheduling scale’
Establishing a clear and explicit ‘team culture’ towards time
If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them.
FAQ's
Why do I need to know about Time and deadlines across cultures?
Different cultures have different approaches to and understanding of time and deadlines. When these approaches collide, challenges arise which can affect working relationships and productivity. Having awareness of these approaches and understandings, as well as possessing practical knowledge of how to overcome these differences can facilitate more harmonious and productive teamwork.
Who is the trainer for the Time and deadlines across cultures webinar/workshop?
Our trainers have received industry-leading coaching in the field of intercultural training, and are highly experienced in providing training to multicultural teams across industries. You can meet the team on our website here.
What’s the difference between the Time and deadlines across cultures webinar and workshop?
The webinar is one hour in duration and is designed to serve as an introduction to the topic and solutions, whereas the 2.5-hour interactive workshop allows participants to put into practice some of the practical tips for fostering smooth working relationships.
What are the benefits of the time and deadlines across cultures webinar and workshop?
As a result of the training, participants will not only better understand the approaches and understanding of minority cultures in a team to time and deadlines, but will have practical solutions to better include and engage all team members in all aspects of time and deadline demands. The result is a better engaged, more inclusive, and more productive team.
Is the time and deadlines across cultures webinar and workshop eligible for CPD points?
Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a certificate which details the commitment involved. This allows HR departments to make a determination as to the allocation of CPD points for successful completion of our courses, according to their own internal CPD systems.
AllTalk Training is not on the National Framework of Qualifications as a credit bearing course. This is standard practice for professional courses of this nature where the need is for fresh and actionable skills (in a shorter form course) that are demonstrated immediately in the workplace.
If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them.