LTS: Intercultural Training

Intercultural Training

Speaking a common language such as English does not by itself guarantee effective communication. It is also important to be aware of the different behaviour, attitudes and values of people from different cultures.
LTS has been working successfully in the field of intercultural training and consulting since 1990. Effective intercultural training can sometimes make the difference between success and failure of an international project. Some examples are - expatriation of managers and their families; working in international project teams; and working in international joint ventures and mergers.
	One part of our intercultural training is aimed at people relocating to other countries. The aim is to help them know and understand more about the country and culture they are moving to. Other training is intended for groups working in international teams or for those working internationally with clients and colleagues from other countries. The aim here is to develop intercultural awareness and skills to enable participants to work effectively with people from different cultures. We also run trainer training courses for intercultural trainers. For a list of some our training projects for clients throughout Europe and in the US, click here.
LTS consultants have been closely involved with SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research) for many years. Philip O'Connor was a founding board member of SIETAR Europa ( www.sietar-europa.org ). In 1998, LTS organised the annual SIETAR Europa Congress at the University of Bath, which attracted 300 speakers and delegates from 25 countries. LTS trainers also give regular workshops at intercultural conferences in Europe and the US.