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Sweden Cultural Training
Doing business in a foreign country 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 Sweden
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.
In Sweden, business etiquette reflects the nations inclination towards egalitarianism. Flashy and self-centred behaviour is discouraged and senior business people often dress in a similar manner to their subordinates. Business attire is formal in Sweden and Swedes prefer to discuss business ahead of small talk. It is seen as important to be punctual and it is also considered unprofessional to become emotional regarding business matters. Elaborate or flamboyant sales techniques are often seen as insincere. Swedes are also renowned for being comfortable with awkward silences and prefer not to mix commerce with family life, which is of great importance in Swedish society.
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