Working with India:

Sample Class Contents  for “Working with India”  Workshop

• An Overview of Indian History
• Life in India: family life, religions and holidays
• Business Practices
• American and Indian values
• Concept of Time
• Effective communication with Indians
• Hierarchy and status
• Harmony and conflict
• Cultural do's and don'ts
• Participants'own experiences and concerns
• Experiential activities to develop cross-cultural understanding
• Simulations and role plays relating to understanding cultural differences and improving communication
• Participant strategies and action plans for dealing with concerns
• Traditional Indian meal is served

1. Learn information about other countries that will lead to a greater understanding and appreciation of the country, its people and their culture.
2. Understand why people of different cultures often have difficulty communicating with each other.
3. Become aware of the cultural conditioning and assumptions that influence our own lives.
4. Build skills in developing and maintaining relationships with people from different cultures.