Successful organizations and business professionals network, build professional relationships and strong business partnerships across cultures. This requires cross-cultural awareness and the ability to communicate effectively in a wide variety of business situations.

In this webinar, which is arranged jointly by the BCCTaipei and BCCJapan, you'll develop a deeper cultural understanding, raising awareness of its influence on our thinking and communication styles. You'll gain valuable cultural insights to ensure you can convey your message effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. You'll also learn valuable and practical communication skills that, combined with cultural understanding, will make you a more effective communicator on a global stage.

In addition, you'll have the chance to learn about differences in culture and communication styles between Japan and Taiwan.

What you'll learn:

- How to recognize the way in which your cultural backgrounds shape your communication style and to recognize differences when interacting with individuals from diverse cultures.

- How to be a skillful communicator in intercultural settings

- How to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

- How to use global communication best practice in business

- How to use empathy to establish trust, build rapport and demonstrate leadership

- How to use an inclusive, supportive communication style and avoid common communication mistakes in business

- How to communicate professionally and politely in a variety of business scenarios

What to expect:

This webinar will be delivered in a supportive learning environment where attendees participate by completing quizzes, speaking or using interactive tools to ask questions, make comments and contribute to the discussion. You can expect to have an enjoyable learning experience, gain valuable and practical cultural insights and communication skills and meet members of BCCTaipei and BCCJapan.

Presenters:

Brian Mc Closkey, the CEO of NextGen Corporate Language Training, has over 30 years of experience in communication and corporate training. He designs and delivers specialized training content for global companies in Taiwan and China, mentors senior managers in multinational corporations and consults with the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan.

Dr. Makiko Kuramoto, the Managing Director of FUMI consulting in Tokyo, specializes in organizational, developmental, and cultural psychology. She supports domestic and international companies across diverse industries through consultation, training, and coaching. Her deep-learning approach, grounded in psychological theories and hands-on experience, not only encourages insights through self-reflection but also provides an interactive learning journey directly applicable to daily work. 

Note 提醒: 

This webinar will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. You will receive an email with a Team meeting ID and password before the event. Please make sure your email address is valid, and remember to check your junk mail folder as well.