Mastering Cultural Differences
A program for Russian and expatriate managers
For many years Russian managers have worked with foreign employees, colleagues and superiors and foreign managers have worked with Russians employees, colleagues and superiors. Time and time again expectations have not been met; misunderstandings and disruptions are daily irritations. Some experienced managers have found their individual solutions, many have not.
In times of growing international cooperation and intensive cross-cultural contacts, in times of enormous financial investments being made across the borders and in times of coming out of the crisis it is even more important than ever that managers do not work ineffectively.
So what is the road to efficiency? How can Russian and foreign managers work together constructively? What are the expectations and the hidden assumptions that prevent a smooth and goal oriented working environment?
A two-day workshop will delve into the depth of these issues, uncover the reasons for disagreements and equip Russian and foreign managers with answers to those questions and efficient strategies of copying with cross-cultural issues.
The business school of Moscow State University and the ESMT have joined forces to develop a joint program for both English and Russian speaking managers and human resource professionals.
In a number of joint and separate sessions the individual as well as the common issues are explored and put onto a path for solution. A mixture of teaching styles will be employed in order to achieve concrete learnings: presentations, panel discussions, exercises, an interactive/cross-cultural dinner, cases, etc.
Top academics from Russia and Europe will be accompanied by top managers and HR professionals who have found their solutions and are successful in bridging the gap and in delivering high-power results in their companies.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is the Russian or foreign executives, leading teams in a culturally mixed environment. The program is also ideal for corporate HR professionals who manage the company talent.Key Topics
- Understanding the differences between cultures
- Finding the right leadership styles
- Motivating the teams
- Communicating in the efficient way
Take-Home Value
As a manager, you will return to your position with a deeper understanding of how to lead your employees, your peers and communicate to superiors both in their daily work and in their interaction with the “other side”.As an HR professional, you will have a better understanding of the challenges, which the executives face in the current international environment and how you can support them.
Special Features
Additional Faculty: top academics such as Dr. Anna Gryasnova, Prof. Alexander Naumov, Dr. Natalia Zverek as well as top managers. In the past top managers such as Alexander Landia, CEO of SUEK, Hannes Chopra, CEO of ROSNO, Kingsley Wheaton, CEO of BAT have attended.
Language: Russian and English
Meet the Faculty
Franziska Frank (Program Director)Full biography
Dr. jur. Franziska Frank is Head Business Development Russia and Eastern Europe as well as program director at ESMT. She received her BA and MA in Cambridge and her law degree in Munich where she also completed her PhD on “Franchising in Russia”. After working for The Boston Consulting Group for six years, she joined ESMT. She runs numerous German, English, and Russian programs and teaches on negotiations, decision making, and cross-cultural issues.
Anna Gryaznova
Anna Gryaznova is an associate professor at the Graduate School of Business, Lomonosov Moscow State University.
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