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courses & talks

cultureCrossing offers a series of different courses and talks depending on needs and the size and make-up of the specific group.

Please contact for price quotes and special offers.

NB: cultureCrossing has Scandinavian expertise and act as country expert on both daily living issues and business knowledge.

Cultural Insight

Full day cross-cultural orientation for employees and their families.

Statistic shows: "67% of internationally assigned employees stated that family concerns were the dominant cause for an early return. The most critical family challenges were spousal resistance, children's education, and family adjustment.
Source: The 11th Annual Global Relocation Trends Survey (by GMAC Global Relocation Services/ National Foreign Trade Council, Spring 2005).

This cross-cultural orientation is customized to deliver knowledge on a specific chosen relocation country. The orientation will facilitate a smooth and successful adjustment to living and working in the new culture through a understanding of life, cultural roots and social values. Participants will be give an opportunity to:

  • understand the cultural roots to the social, political and educational system of their new host country.
  • recognize the various ways culture influences communication styles, perceptions, attitudes and behaviors.
  • explore cultural values and beliefs that are commonly associated with false assumptions.
  • understand the various challenges and opportunities posed by an international relocation, and how to manage this transition productively and effectively.

The sample methods used in this course combines: short lectures, demographic data, role-plays, small group discussion, perspective-taking exercises and time for questions and answers.

 

Cultural Key to life in America

The culture of the US is exported to every corner of the globe through media sources, popular culture and world politics. No one arrives to the US without certain expectations and stereotypes.

But what is the real America like?

This full day cross-cultural orientation introduces participants to life in the US.
The orientation facilitates an understanding of everyday American society including:

  • Cultural roots of the US
  • Current political and social issues
  • Information on educational system
  • Key values in American culture
  • Americans at home and at work

Through actual and applicable knowledge this training insures a smooth and successful adjustment to living and working in the US.

“Line Morkbak has done an outstanding job in highlighting aspects of American life to my German family. They reported back to MSI that the training was good and very “interesting” and that they shared some of their values with others at work to see what they thought typical German values would be. This training is informative and thought-provoking. Thank you again Line!! “

Sandy Winter, International Assignment Manager - Mobility Services International www.msimobility.com

 

Key characteristics of US Business Culture

1/2 day workshop.

It is a priceless resource knowing the key characteristics of US business culture when doing business with Americans.

Knowledge of Americans relationship to time, what they expect of colleagues in the work place, or what values are rated high in decision making will ease the collaboration with American colleagues and enrich the overall experience of doing business the “American Way”.

This ½ day workshop focuses on these key values in US business culture:

  • Mobility of Individuals
  • Risk Tolerance
  • Boldness in Decision Making
  • Communication style - Direct or Irresolute?

The training is designed to give participants actual and applicable knowledge to use in US business interaction.

"Line was very professional and wonderfully competent in all our interactions. I will continue to refer business to her with confidence."

Anne Copeland, Executive Director - The Interchange Institute, www.interchangeinstitute.org

 

Workshop: Global skills

full day seminar for larger groups.

A special designed course with introduction to terms and theory behind cross-cultural competencies. Conceptualizing the theory through interactive exercises, case studies and the experiences present in the group.

A range of different advice and techniques will be presented establishing the ground foundation for an “intercultural toolbox” ready to apply in future cultural interaction.

Depending on needs or wishes specific topics or issues could be worked through and discussed. At the end a final plan of action is drawn out by each participants.

 

"When in Rome ...."- what are cross-cultural competencies?

2-3 hour talk.

Presentation of the term cross-cultural competencies and advice on how individuals can acquire and work with cultural skills.

Target group: individuals with professional or personal interest in the subject - for example people who work with other cultures and need a general view.

For example: an organization, member organization or an employer wants to introduce a larger group of members to the concept behind cross-cultural competencies.

Please contact for price quotes and special offers.

 

talks

I offer talks and lectures on different topics within the area of cross-cultural competencies:

  • "When in Rome ..." - what are cross-cultural competencies? - presentation of the term and advice on how individuals can acquire and work with cultural skills.
  • The cultural key to the US - the little things which make the big difference in understanding the cultural patterns of Americans.
  • Multi cultures at kids’ level - when family life consists of more than one culture.
  • "That’s how my moah says it!" - facts and anecdotes about kids growing up with more languages.

My goal as a speaker is to pass on personal experiences accompanied with the newest findings on the subject. Rich knowledge is often found among the audience and I therefore always give room for relevant input, stories and questions.

I am happy to talk about other topics within my range of knowledge and experience. For questions or requests please contact

All talks are held in both Danish and English depending on wishes and needs.