FACTS

• 35-40% of foreign assignments end earlier than expected
• More than 50% of multi-national joint ventures fail within two-three years
• Less than half of expatriates personnel receive dedicated cross-cultural training and are unable to manage cultural differences
• Spouses and children are proposed even less training and support
• The cost of sending an expatriate and family abroad is approximately 3 times the employee’s annual salary
• Premature return rate for expatriates drops dramatically to less than 10% when formalized cross-cultural training is provided
• Employees suffering from culture shock negatively impact the company’s productivity, the results and the reputation of the company
• Although English is today’s business language, native speakers often do not communicate effectively with non-native speakers

BENEFITS OF CROSS-CULTURAL TRAININGS

• Training lessen incidents of cultural shock for employees and their family
• Training is an effective way to minimize breakdowns in communication, costly misunderstandings and business blunders
• Cultural awareness is the key to building successful relationships
• Culturally aware employees are more effective and productive
• Culturally savvy employees are effective communicators and valuable company ambassadors
• Cross-cultural seminar is an investment that will pay long-term dividends
• Companies providing cross-cultural training have a competitive advantage over their competition