Services

CrossOver Team

Fostering cooperation amongst multicultural work teams

Workshop for a multinational company in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Intercultural workshop in an old bunker in the Netherlands
Workshop in Porto, Portugal
Typical Dutch workshop (with participants seated around trainer)
Workshop for Management Board and Management Team of a Dutch company

“I don’t know why my Dutch manager does not do his job…what exactly is his role?” – Indian employee about his Dutch manager

“I can’t understand why my Indian colleague does not take the initiative and get the job done! Why does he wait for my directions all the time?” – Dutch manager about Indian subordinate

Cultural differences are often in the way of effective management, communication, trust-building and team-work. Our workshops combine team building activities with a theoretical framework with the intention of opening minds to cultural differences and leaving participants with tools to foresee and navigate the critical incidents that might jeopardise a project.

CrossOver Leaders

Coaching for leaders leading across cultures

“I expect my team to take initiative – my doors are always open.” – Dutch manager in India

“People here do not respect authority.” – Japanese leader in The Netherlands

Leading across cultures can be challenging, especially because the expectations from a leader differ drastically across cultures. Our leadership sessions are customised to suit your particular situation and your team. We design the number of sessions and the content for each after an in-take interview where we assess your needs thoroughly.

CrossOver Expat Coaching

Expatriate coaching to address culture shock and provide better understanding of the host country (focus on India and the Netherlands)

Online training for Mexican expatriates moving to India

“Can I walk around safely as a single woman?” – American expatriate in India

“Why do the teachers not take control of their class in a better way?” – Indian expatriate in the Netherlands

Expatriation can be an adventurous but nerve-wrecking experience. Regardless of our personal situation, we all go through our Culture Shock waves and it’s best to be prepared with what to expect before we embark on our journey. Our expatriate coaching programs are designed to prepare expatriates on various aspects of the move including understanding the host culture, implications at work and everyday living in the new country.