Life Intro

Advantages

• Improved adjustment to Denmark and the job
• Added focus on work and job relations
• Easier contact with Denmark and the Danes
• Face the challenges of living in Denmark
• Make sure their family get the support they need in a new environment
• Solve communication problems that may arise in danish organizational context

Employee DKK 7.000

10 Employees DKK 65.000

If you wish to attend the Life Intro course you should contact us at +45 3332 0530 or info@lifein.dk

Introduction

A 2-day workshop focusing on cross cultural awareness and adaptability, cultural differences, organisational culture, building network and creating a satisfying family life. Taking care of the expat challenge Life in Denmark provides the expat with the tools and knowledge for a proper adjustment.

The transition to a life in Denmark is a demanding situation with potential pitfalls for the entire family. The quicker the expatriate, the spouse and the family are introduced to cross-cultural differences the quicker and happier the transition.

An introduction to Danish culture, social life, leadership and work culture, general facts, do’s and don’ts will socially bond the participants through exchange of experiences.

The Life Intro course objectives are:

• Understand the challenges of living and working in Denmark for expatriates.
• Develop skills that improve satisfaction and well-being while living abroad.
• Understand your own culture and how it differs from Danish culture.
• Become more sensitive and open to cultural differences.
• Understand and have developed your Cross Cultural Adaptability.
• Develop your ability to build trust across cultures.
• Understand the importance of a strong family and social network to a successful stay in Denmark.

“How do I prepare me and my family for living and working abroad?”

More than 60% of people who undertake moving to a new country to work for an extended period of time underperform, return early or experience various social and personal problems.

Expatriation is expensive in terms of actual and hidden costs. Actual costs are often over 50,000 Euros. Hidden costs, e.g. reduced productivity, loss of talent, replacement of key personnel, can be substantially more. There’s a lot at stake for both the expatriate and the organization.

Great performers don’t automatically make good expatriates

The Life Intro course is developmental and practical. Successful expatriation requires sensitivity, flexibility, openness and a will to succeed. Participants will be provided with feedback on their strengths and weaknesses in relation to their Cross Cultural Adaptability. Cultural sensitivity is developed by exploring differences in cultural preferences including a direct comparison of own cultural characteristics to the target culture.

Culture-Shock is a perfectly normal psychological, attitudinal and even physical reaction to unfamiliar environments. In this course we deal with the challenges that bring about moving to a new country. This country may be just across the border or on the other side of the world. None is immune to culture-shock. It is a total immersion phenomenon and you need to be prepared for it.

Moving families requires special considerations

“One of the key factors for a successful expatriation is creating a supportive social environment. When families move abroad, it is important to consider the problem from a much broader perspective. Most organizations fail to take social and personal factors into consideration.”, Skip Bowman, Cross Cultural and Expatriate Specialist

**All prices ex. vat.