Avoiding Culture Clash in a globalising world:
How to ‘get the edge’ by building and maintaining rapport across international and cultural borders

It is often said that the world is shrinking. Cheaper air travel, e-mail, video-conferencing and the telephone make it easier than ever to do business with business partners from other countries. Whether suppliers, customers, project teams or an IT helpdesk, we are more likely than ever to be working with colleagues from other territories where there are likely to be differing social norms.

Building relationships and avoiding ‘culture clash’ is key. JCI Portsmouth is proud to be joined by Dr Jay Kettle-Williams, director at KW Communications Svs and winner of ‘The News’ lifetime achievement award who will be exploring these themes in more detail.

During this session, you will hear:

• How to improve relationships with International colleagues, by avoiding simple mistakes that leave a lasting impression
• How people express themselves in a cross-cultural environment, and how to build rapport
• How to gain a sense of self awareness, and sensitise yourself to working across cultures

Jay is a truly entertaining and inspiring speaker, so expect to laugh, learn and get involved as we discover how best to work in cross-cultural environments.

Note: The date of this talk was originally advertised to be held on Thursday 2 July and it has subsequently been moved to Thursday 16 July 2009. JCI Portsmouth would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Costs
JCI Members : £15.00
JCI Non-Members : £20.00
Payment: Cash Only. Receipts provided on the night.

Timings
6:30-7pm – Casual drinks and networking in the hotel bar
7-8pm – Dinner is served
8-9pm – Presentation

You will have the opportunity to network in the bar after the event and ask further questions you might have for our speaker.

Menu
Grilled supreme of Salmon with a hollandaise sauce, servered with seasonal vegetables.
A vegetarian option is available on request.

Venue
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea (opposite South Parade Pier.)

The Royal Beach Hotel can be found on Southsea Sea Front opposite South Parade Pier.

Parking
Parking is available at the back of the hotel on Mansion Road. Drive past the Hotel (with the hotel on your left) and take the first left into Granada Road. Take the second left into Alhambra Road. Follow the road down and left turn into Mansion Road. Hotel parking is on the right hand side. The car park is very narrow in places so please take care. Please ask Reception for a parking permit which must be placed in your car.

If parking is not available at the hotel, there is plenty of free parking adjacent to the hotel on Alhambra Road, or paid parking is along the sea front which is a short walk away from the hotel.

Cancellations
‘No shows’ or cancellations not received within 48 hours of the event will be invoiced because we confirm final numbers with the hotel 48 hours before the event.