TIME:1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (please note the updated time for this workshop)
LOCATION: Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, Melbourne CBD
FEES:Non IEAA member: $230 IEAA member: $161
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 15 April 2010. Registration is open to IEAA Members and non members. Please note, numbers are strictly limited and will be available on a first come first serve basis. Please also refer to our Cancellation Policy prior to registering. LEVEL: Introductory/ intermediate
TARGET AUDIENCE: Professionals working with international partners/ clients on a central, faculty or departmental level.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Participants will gain knowledge and skills re how to operate in Australia and overseas on formal occasions when meeting and doing business with representatives from different countries and cultures. Participants will be more aware of the effect that different cultural norms have, ranging from simple meeting and greeting to how business is negotiated and how formal occasions are arranged and conducted. Participants can expect to become more effective and confident in their cross cultural engagements.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:
This workshop would assist staff in becoming aware of and understanding cultural differences when hosting or visiting institutional representatives and other international guests.
The session would look at cultural differences involved when on overseas visits including expectations in behaviour when doing business. The session would cover protocol issues when hosting guests from other countries, including international government officials and institutional representatives. It would look at the ways in which business is conducted and negotiations are made. Consideration will also be given to the idea of ‘cultural intelligence’ which is of particular relevance in the context of international relations.
That is, who to introduce first, how to refer to people, how to behave in a meal situation, what to expect, gift giving and the conduct of formal meetings and the negotiation of business matters.
The session will focus on China, India and the Middle East. Participants will have the opportunity to raise issues re other countries.
WORKSHOP MODE: There will be short presentations re the three main areas in terms of general principles and expectations in cultural interactions. Much of the Workshop will be practical in nature with case studies, role plays and scenarios.
PRESENTER: Prof David Stockley David Stockley has been a Pro-Vice-Chancellor International and Faculty Dean who worked for many years with China, Vietnam, Malaysia, India and a number of other Asian countries and also travelled and worked in parts of the Middle East. He now works as a consultant with a number of European universities re international strategic planning.
Leon Lyell Leon Lyell is Executive Manager – International Relations at La Trobe University, providing policy advice and professional support to support the University’s international positioning. His previous management roles have covered; ESOS compliance, Council secretariat, higher degree admissions and scholarships. Engagements with China and Malaysia have been particular themes in his career.
For further information or assistance, please contact admin@ieaa.org.au or call (03) 9925 4579
