Moving to and working in another country is a daunting experience and for many can be accompanied by the inevitable culture shock. Our Going Dutch workshop is designed to facilitate the adjustment period and give you the head start you need to make the most of and enjoy your stay in the Netherlands.

Who is it for?

Going Dutch is designed specifically for expatriates who have recently moved to the Netherlands, but also for those who have been in the Netherlands a while and are having difficulty adjusting to the Dutch lifestyle and way of working.

Contents

• Breaking down barriers:
  Common perceptions and misconceptions of another culture
• Understanding misunderstandings:
  Communication styles & speaking to the Dutch in your language and theirs
• Socialising without putting your foot in it:
  Do’s, taboos & social conventions
• Doing business with the Dutch:
  Dutch business culture; the ‘Polder model’ and its effect on the Dutch working environment; communication style; meeting/negotiating with and presenting to the Dutch; influencing the decision making process
• The expatriate adjustment cycle:
  Understanding culture shock, building confidence and putting the comfort back into your Comfort Zone