Preparation for Working with India
Equip your employees for success when working with India.
This training helps your team understand Indian culture and business norms as well as provide them with the tools they need to build trust and work with India both remotely and in person.
Working in India
This training prepares international employees for assignments in India. Whether they’re working remotely as part of a virtual team or carrying out a project in person in India, it supports a deep understanding of the Indian culture and reduces culture-related friction when building relationships in business.
Global Awareness
Understanding cultural contexts and how they shape behaviors, values, and business practices across the subcontinent.
Cross-Cultural Adaptation
The ability to reflect on and adjust personal communication styles and approaches to effectively engage with people from India.
Cultural Knowledge
Acquiring specific information about cultural norms, etiquette, and expectations in Indian 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
Supporting employees through cultural transitions isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a strategic investment in their productivity and well-being.
- Minimises cultural misunderstandings
- Creates deeper levels of trust from the get-go
- Reduces stress and uncertainty for new cross-cultural collaborations
- Enhances assignment success and retention
- Builds cultural understanding across global teams
What Will You Learn In This Training
Understanding Indian Culture
You will look at modern-day Indian culture in terms of professional and personal life and how it is similar/different to your own person and culture.
Navigating the Indian Mindset
You will learn about the Indian mindset(s) and be able to reduce miscommunication and misunderstandings when working in/with India.
Business Practices
You will learn practical tips on Indian life and practical business practices so you can get to grips with this truly diverse country in terms of navigating its culture and codes.
Living & Working in the UK Learning Objectives
Understanding Culture
You will dive deep into how culture impacts our mindset and how developing sensitivity will help the process of working effectively in India and with Indians. You will look at key cultural values in India – where they come from and how they impact Indian life, business and communication.
Everyday Life in India
You will learn about different areas of Indian life including the education system, geography, religion and family life. Also about what people do in their free time, and how Jugaad is the baseline of all problem-solving in India!
Working Life India
You will learn how to succeed in the Indian 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 high-context communication, saving face and how Indian people deliver sensitive feedback.
Who Is This Training For?
This training is designed for businesses setting up new offices in India or managing virtual international staff working with India.
It can be delivered face-to-face in the form of a 1-day training or 1:1 virtual coaching divided into 3 x 2-hour sessions.
“For every problem, there’s a right way, a wrong way and an Indian way”
“To me, India’s always represented ‘everything’; it represents ‘all.’ Everything is here. You can stay here forever, and you’ll never feel like you’ve missed out on life.”
Get Started Today
Help your team thrive with their India assignment. As part of this training, participants receive the Working in India toolbox, designed to support confident, culturally appropriate communication in Indian professional settings.
It can also be delivered in an extended group format for leaders or divided into shorter sessions.
If you need support for India-outbound professionals preparing for global assignments, particularly in the UK and Northern Europe, please contact us directly.