When an organization develops internationally, a growing number of employees become aware of the impact that the cultural factor has on their work. Our specialized workshops focus on developing or strengthening intercultural skills within specific contexts.

For the most part, these seminars are developed by trainers in our network and are approved by Global'Ease. Their content is adapted to your needs and professional context.

European Works Councils: Using their "Full Potential"

When a company has a presence in several European countries, European law states that they must create a European Works Council (EWC). For many companies, this Works Council represents a considerable investment (in terms of time, transportation and interpreters). Because they are something new and because of the challenge inherent to their multicultural aspect, European Works Councils are often perceived as a costly threat to social relationships.

Fiona Casey challenges this perspective and offers human resources staff and members of the Councils the skills and knowledge they need to make the most of their company's European Works Council. Her workshops present a historic overview (what led to the creation of EWCs, the different national backgrounds and the way in which they are linked), an understanding of the problems that can arise (challenges and trends to consider), and a process used to function in the present (how does a EWC work, how language and cultural barriers can be overcome, how human resources can benefit from a EWC and vice versa).

Fiona has worked with the European Works Council at Schneider Electric, Carrefour, Aventis and Amec Spie, both as facilitator and trainer.

International PA's

When European secretaries and personal assistants work with a North American manager, they often face new expectations from this manager and have to adapt to new work styles.

This 2-day workshop enables personal assistants to examine their roles in the light of an international context. They develop their intercultural skills in the roles of Service, Structure and Support.

Making Absolutely Fabulous Global Presentations!

For many people, making an effective presentation is often a challenge. When the audience is a multicultural one, many people are discouraged in advance because the language level or communication skills are not up to par. This workshop helps eliminate the fear and gain confidence enabling participants to deliver professional presentations.

The program is structured in three parts: public speaking, preparing an audience-focused presentation and managing audience interaction. During this 2 to 3 day seminar, participants learn to prepare and deliver fabulous presentations.

Nathalie Kleinschmit facilitated this seminar for around a hundred advertising executives in an international advertising agency as well as over 500 managers and MBA students in 10 different countries.

Borderless English… or how to speak efficient English in an international context

Hundreds of thousands of people across the world take English lessons. They spend hundreds of hours learning this international business language's grammar rules and structure, yet can eventually feel lost once one of their American counterparts asks them for a "ballpark figure" or a British colleague mentions "sticky wickets"!

The aim of this seminar is to help English speakers understand what non-native English speakers may find difficult to understand: false cognates, idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, high-risk language. They learn to choose the language they use so as to facilitate mutual comprehension.

This activity-based, half-day workshop focuses on helping each participant save time in international meetings or while working on multicultural teams. It helps them avoid the most common communication blunders by helping them chose language that everyone can understand.

An article on this topic is available in our resource center.

Facilitating teamwork: a two-part approach

What better expression of diversity in action than an orchestra or a music group? Each musician brings his/her individual touch to a piece of music. Playing in sync, sharing the stage space and working toward a common goal: all of these experiences are part of this music-based seminar.

Participants from different positions, departments and countries in a same society spend mornings learning to play bells or chimes. Time in the afternoon is spent drawing parallels between the participants' musical experience and their vision of what teamwork means for them in a professional context. The day ends with the writing of a common "code of conduct" designed to make diversity work within the multicultural teams.

To facilitate these workshops, Bonnie Wooley brings together her passion for music and her talent as a trainer.

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