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Cultural Training in New Zealand
Doing business in New Zealand isn't like going on holiday: don't expect to get by with knowledge of a few words, and don't assume business is conducted in the same way universally.
But how can you properly prepare? There are many cultural training companies and schools which can help you. They offer cross-cultural grounding, bridging the translatory and protocolic gaps between nations and people.
Providing guidance in all areas of business and sociality, these cultural training companies are experts when it comes to negotiation training; management training; and diversity training. All training, of course, can be country-specific.
Tutorials can take many forms, so investigate which will be right for you and, if necessary, your employees.
Business Etiquette in New Zealand
The formalities and informalities; the how dyou dos and how dyou donts. Etiquette is one of the foundations of modern civilisation, and business is no exception. A business blunder, in some countries, could mean the difference between a deal and disrepute. Again, its all about culture if not adopting, at least recognising and respecting the traditions and protocols of a people.
British norms generally apply, but there are exceptions.
Kiwi businessmen are usually friendly, outgoing and social, but be careful to not appear overly friendly with them. They respect people who are honest, direct, and demonstrate a sense of humour and they trust people until they are given a reason not to.
It is generally easy to schedule meetings with senior level managers if you are coming from another country if the meeting is planned well in advance. December and January are the prime months for summer vacation, o avoid them when scheduling appointments.
Arrive at meetings a few minutes early: if you do not arrive on time, your behaviour may be interpreted as indicating that you are unreliable or that you think your time is more important than the person with whom you are meeting.
Be factual. Present your business case with facts and figures. Emotions and feelings are not important in the New Zealand business climate. Meetings are generally relaxed, but they are serious events. Expect a brief amount of small talk before getting down to business.
Do not attempt high-pressure sales tactics and dont expect negotiations over prices. Do not make promises you cannot keep or offer unrealistic proposals. Kiwis do not generally trust people who have to oversell! Kiwi appreciate brevity and are not impressed by more detail than is required. Stick to the point while speaking.
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