Overview: ‘Doing Business in India: Understanding Indian Business Culture’ is a one-day, interactive training workshop that develops understanding of Indian culture and business culture, and builds practical skills for communicating, working and doing business with Indian colleagues and business contacts.

Who should attend: Anyone with face-to-face or virtual contact with India including expatriate assignees; international executives; global managers; virtual team leaders; negotiators; and global HR and training professionals.

Objectives - The workshop will help you to:

• Recognise some of the key cultural challenges associated with working and doing business in India.
• Understand Indian business culture, business-etiquette, business practices and business structures.
• Put in place practical communication, management and work skills to help you get things done with Indian colleagues, off-shore and outsourcing partners, and other business contacts.
• Improve your confidence on business trips or expatriate assignments to India.

Content -  The workshop covers:

• Indian business - historical, economic, political and social contexts.
• The emerging values of ‘new’ India and their impact on modern Indian business.
• Leadership, management, and the continuing importance of family, status and hierarchy.
• Cultural challenges in communication. Giving and getting feedback; dealing with conflict; reading between the lines; and understanding the multiple meanings of ‘yes’.
• Indian English. English, but the same language?
• How to build productive and influential personal networks and make your off-shore virtual teams more effective.
• Hints tips and strategies for managing Indian partners and colleagues and avoiding cultural misunderstandings.
• Dealing with the Indian government – what works and what doesn’t.
• Advice, information and suggestions for your next negotiation or business trip to India.

Cost - The workshop costs just GBP395 + VAT per delegate. To book click on 'Add to Basket' below or call +44 (0) 20 7403 9525.

Terms and Conditions: ‘Doing Business in India: Understanding Indian Business Culture’ open workshops are scheduled at our London training centre on the dates shown below. Spaces cost just GBP395 + VAT per delegate. This price includes materials, handouts, lunch and refreshments. Open workshops are limited to just 10 delegates ensuring maximum personal attention and interactivity. ‘Doing Business in India: Understanding Indian Business Culture’ workshops are also available for tailored in-house delivery to your company. In-house workshops can be supported by bespoke training and consulting on specific projects, negotiations or conflict situations. Cross-cultural executive coaching is also available. Prices may change at any time without notice. A guaranteed quote will be provided on workshop confirmation. Additional terms and conditions, including charges for late cancellations or late payments, apply to all open and in-house training workshops and will be provided in writing on booking.