The workshop is conducted by Hana Bui, Intercultural Trainer and Bestselling Author of the book “When Global Meets Local - How Expatriates Can Succeed in Myanmar”

• Time: 6 hours, 3 hours/ session
• Venue: Online
• Method: tailor-made, interactive, and learner-centered for a small group (max 6 expatriates)
• Capacity: This workshop is limited to 6 pax only. First-come, first-served registartion.
• Price: 200 USD for members, 250 USD for non-members

• Who should attend:
  • Expatriates working in Myanmar or coming to Myanmar
  • Expatriates managing teams in Myanmar remotely
• Objective: To get the best cooperation from Myanmar colleagues in challenging time by understanding the culture, the people, and the current chaotic situation.

CONTENTS:
1. Culture and the expats’ biggest challenge of working overseas

• Culture shock and the adjustment curve
• The visible and invisible parts of culture 
• Understand your own cultural heritage to understand other cultures
• The biggest challenge of expats working overseas and in Myanmar

2. Understand Myanmar culture 

• A sketch of the country: history, politics and economy
• Key culture values of the country, plus key beliefs and attitudes
• The Culture Contrast: Your own culture vs the country’s culture 
• Cultural conflicts between expats and locals in Myanmar 
• An update about the current situation - the difficulties that your Myanmar colleagues are facing

3. How to get the best cooperation from Myanmar colleagues in challenging times.

• The local business practices and business etiquettes

• What do Myanmar people think and feel at the moment?
• What are the causes of current intercultural conflicts?
• How to communicate and manage local colleagues during this time
• How to foster relationships and build up trust with local colleagues during this time 

4. Living in Myanmar 

• Public Behaviours, Social Etiquettes and the expat ghetto
• Clothing, Dining, and Entertaining
• Communication, Transportation, Health and Safety 
• Holidays and Travel

5.    Reflection and handy tips