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Karen Stacey, PCC
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Cultural Ambassador Certification Program
February 22-24, 2017 Boston, MA


My colleague Paul Nichols and I are sharing information about the
Cultural Ambassador Certification Program with our colleagues and clients whose organizations have a culturally diverse workforce or that work in global markets.

In addition to yourself, if you know of any organizations that would benefit from this program please forward this information to them.

Hope to see you or a representative from your company at this important event.

Please email me if you do not fit this criterion and would prefer not receive any additional mailings about this program.  
Best wishes,

Karen
Executive Coach 
& Intercultural Trainer
CertificationdescCultural Ambassador Certification
A Culture Expert Inside your Organization

Goals of this Program
In organizations where hiring external consultants is not an option, we have a solution: The Cultural Ambassador Program.

Expert organizations need experts. Our corporate certification program is aimed at providing your in-house experts with both the knowledge and the tools to recognize and visualize cultures. Your cultural ambassadors will gain the skills to deal effectively with cultural challenges within your organization and bring real, lasting solutions with impact. Gain the skills to deal effectively with cultural challenges within your organization and bring real, lasting solutions with impact.

Join us to become a certified Cultural Ambassador in your organization to drive inclusiveness that creates bottom-line impact.

Event Info
When: Wed., Thurs. & Fri., - Feb. 22nd-24th, 2017
Where: Downtown Boston, MA (Location TBD)
Cost: $2800 after Tues., Dec. 20, 2016 
 
BENEFITS OF THE COURSE
Using a multi-method approach including case studies, lively intercultural discussions, this program will:
  • Navigate the field of organizational and national culture and change with the Hofstede Framework
  • Focus on capitalizing on the diversity within your organization
  • Explore attracting and retaining talents who bring different contexts and background to your organization
  • Explore entrance to foreign markets for SME's
  • Provide access to the online toolkit to scan the(sub) cultures and propose paths to change
  • Provide insight in the combination of organizational culture and national culture
  • Provide the opportunity to further develop mutual understanding and respect among people from different cultural backgrounds
  • Invite you to the annual conferences organized by Itim/The Hofstede Center, focused on exchanging information among colleagues and the latest cultural research
  • Give you a platform to exchange and interact with experienced intercultural and organizational management specialists
  • Certify you to show that you are qualified and competent to service your organization as an internal trainer/consultant based on Hofstede's 6-D Model© and its application
INVESTMENT
Certification Course includes:
  • A real-life measurement of the organizational culture of your company/department/organization which serves as your certification assignment to make change happen
  • A 3-day intensive training course
  • Course binder with reading materials and exercises
  • Access to the Itim network of experts worldwide
  • Course facility and lunches
 

 Save $300 if you register by December 20, 2016 

Please contact me with any questions or
for additional information

Karen Stacey

781-773-1233

[email protected]
TrainersAbout the Trainers

Chika Miyamori
Hofstede Center Master Trainer

With more than 20 years of proven track record in the field of corporate communications and public affairs, Chika has provided consulting, training and coaching for multinational companies, educational institutions, NPOs and global professionals.

Chika has visited more than 50 countries and worked with people from more than 30 nationalities, leading various multi-cultural & cross-functional projects. 

Miguel Gurrola
Hofstede Center Master Trainer

Before moving to Germany, Miguel was HR VP Boehringer-Ingelheim Latin America where he was responsible for the entire HR function in more than 17 countries.

For over 15 years, Miguel has provided internal OD & Coaching interventions focused on executive, leadership, and organization development as well as change management at senior levels.


Paul Nichols

Paul spent his career in the technology industry, with 35 years of progressive international management, operations, financial, and sales and marketing experience in both public and private IT companies.

In the 90's Paul became the executive responsible for IBM Global Services business in the financial services sector. This gave Paul immediate exposure to the challenges of managing on a cross national basis and sparked his first interest in and involvement with The Hofstede Center.

In 1999 Paul moved with his family to the Boston area. Since then he has led the acquisition of 9 companies across the US, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. This experience gave Paul the opportunity to further his interest in national culture and its impact on management with many and varied experiences and the chance to work with itim and The Hofstede Center.
AboutABOUT ITIM AND THE HOFSTEDE CENTER- 
WHAT WE DO
The strength of The Hofstede Center is found in the combination of science, experience, and business expertise.  We are a close-knit network, represented in 40 countries, with a collective wealth of cultural know-how that is based on continuous learning and sharing of experiences.  Our consultants and trainers go beyond the do's and don'ts of cross-cultural business by providing an in-depth understanding of the role of cultures in the business world, while showing how to turn diversity into a competitive advantage.

Through more than 30 years of experience, itim has improved effectiveness of companies from IKEA to Tieto, successfully extending the global reach of companies large and small.  Our work is grounded in scientifically credited models, as we are licensed to commercially apply extensive research conducted by the renowned Prof. Geert Hofstede.