Preparation for Living & Working in the UK
Moving to the UK for work? This training will help you navigate your relocation, understand British culture and practicalities, and thrive in both professional and personal aspects of British life.
Living & Working in the UK
Living & Working in the UK will help you to prepare yourself for an assignment in the UK. Maybe you are about to relocate to the UK or are already transitioning, this training will help you arrive smoothly and navigate any uncertainties in your new environment.
Experience shows that those who receive training before an international assignment are better equipped with tools to help them settle and navigate culture shock better in their new “home”.
Global Awareness
Understanding cultural contexts and how they shape behaviors, values, and business practices across different regions.
Cross-Cultural Adaptation
The ability to reflect on and adjust personal communication styles and approaches to effectively engage with people from the UK.
Cultural Knowledge
Acquiring specific information about cultural norms, etiquette, and expectations in UK society and workplace.
Cultural Competence
Developing the skills to navigate complex cross-cultural situations with sensitivity and effectiveness.
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Why Preparation Matters
Effective preparation for your UK assignment is crucial for a successful and less stressful transition. It allows you to quickly adapt to a new environment and proactively address challenges.
- Minimises Culture Shock
- Ensures a seamless move and faster settling into UK life
- Reduces Stress & Uncertainty
- Optimises Your Experience
What Will You Learn In This Training
Understanding British Culture
You will look at modern British culture in terms of professional and personal life and how it is similar/different to your own person and culture.
Navigating the British Mindset
You will learn about the British mindset and be able to reduce miscommunication and misunderstandings in the UK context.
Practical UK Living & Business
You will learn practical tips on UK life and practical business practices so you can hit the ground running on your arrival!
Living & Working in the UK Learning Objectives
Understanding Culture
Understanding cultural contexts and how they shape behaviors, values, and business practices around the world.
Everyday Life UK
You will learn about different areas of British life including the healthcare and school system, geography, history and politics. Also about what people do in their free time, and does everything really stop for tea at 4 o’ clock?!
Working Life UK
You will learn how to succeed in the British workplace in terms of leadership, meetings, negotiation and building trust. Communication styles and strategies are a key part of training – we’ll be looking at humour, the British understatement and how British people deliver sensitive feedback.
Who Is This Training For?
This training is suitable for individuals or couples/families relocating to the UK. It can be delivered face-to-face in the form of a 1-day training or 1:1 virtual coaching divided into 4 x 2-hour sessions.
“Modest about our national pride – and inordinately proud of our national modesty.”
“Britain: the land of embarrassment and breakfast”
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As part of this training participants will receive a free English for Diplomacy toolbox for mastering the art of British communication (if you don’t mind, of course!).
It can also be delivered in an extended group format for global leaders and divided into shorter sessions.