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![]() Crossing Cultures with Competence, a two-day cross-cultural
training seminar, provides participants with strategies and
techniques needed to offer in-depth and culture-specific cross-cultural
orientations. This program offers participants a unique opportunity
to become trained in the cross-cultural field by the Executive
Director of The Interchange Institute, Anne P. Copeland, Ph.D.
Registration is an individualized process, to ensure a good match between your skills and the course's focus and level. Please read the description below and see specific registration procedures at the end.
The total cost for all of this is only $1250. Day 1 Workshop Schedule 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Host Country Overview
Culture and Communication
Day 2 Workshop Schedule 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Program includes morning & afternoon coffee breaks and lunch. Managing the Transition
Delivering a Cross-Cultural Orientation
Making Use of Your New Skills
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Q: Who will conduct the training?
Q: When will you be coming to my city?
If all this sounds good to you, please:
Contact
us to arrange for a conversation between you and Anne
Copeland (ideally by telephone, but email can work too). Let us
know about your intercultural background and how you hope to use
the training materials.
You may also download a pdf version of our brochure with registration form to begin the process via mail. Once we agree that this is a good match for you, please send a resume or brief bio describing your intercultural experiences, and payment in full (through our secure web book store or via check or completed faxed order form). Then we'll send you details about the location of the training and some preliminary work you can do to prepare for the course. The cost of the two-day training course is $1250. Included in this is $250 non-refundable registration fee if you cancel your reservation. If two people from the same organization attend and both receive complete training kits, the price for each person is $1150. Total cost for two: $2300. If two people from the same organization attend and receive just one training kit, the price for first person is $1150 and the price for second person $1050. Total cost for two with with one training kit is $2200.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel: As noted above, we have a $250 non-refundable registration fee. Requests made two weeks before the workshop will receive full credit toward future workshops or a refund of $1000. Requests made two weeks or less before the workshop will be credited with $1000 toward a future training course If we need to cancel: You will receive a full refund of your tuition or the opportunity to sign up for another training course. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for the unlikely chance that the training is cancelled. Late Registration:$50 surcharge for registration after the deadline. For registration less than one week before the workshop, please contact us. Below you'll find comments from some of our past attendees. After that, find summaries from our anonymous workshop evaluations. "Crossing Cultures with Competence was a wonderful supplement to my training and orientation for global students, provinding thoughtful and useful materials and training." "Great job!!! This was a truly motivating and engaging workshop that gave me exceptional tools." "It was very informative. It laid out explicitly the feelings and ideas we feel/go through but didn't know how to explain." "I want to thank you for your smooth way of riding the waves of cultures, your inspiring way of delivering this workshop and being so authentic. " "The trainer was well-prepared to deliver the workshop. She is inspirational. Thanks! " "It is impossible to do justice in a couple of sentences to the value of the Crossing Cultures with Competence Train-the-Trainer workshop. Suffice it to say that I left feeling very satisfied about the balance of high-level discussion and the practical. So much research, thought, and experience has gone into this program and Anne delivers it all in a way that makes it extremely digestible and useful. " "Excellent training on wide variety of issues, concerns, trends and principles with respect to the intercultural field and useful to individuals working in a wide range of professional areas. I found the balance between lectures and interactive classroom participation was good. I also value leaving course with practical information to act on going forward and the community we are starting." "This workshop was comprehensive and creative. I gained more than expected and appreciated the opportunity. I took two other similar training programs this summer and without a doubt, your program was much more developed on the aspect of the "training methodology," both in terms of the training tools utilized in the classroom and the training materials given to us for our future use, which is a feature that determines the success of the learning model. Also, your frankness of your personal path to developing your business was invaluable and very generous.” "I have seen poor intercultural trainers with bad information. Your materials and info are excellent -- well-researched, diverse, clear and comprehensive. I appreciate your passion for, and dedication to, the field ." "Well laid-out framework for understanding intercultural issues and how to begin adjusting." "Anne is an expert who helps the trainer get both the perspective and the tools to launch an intercultural training program or do staff training to increase intercultural awareness." "A tremendously worthwhile investment." "I felt so respected and valued. I've learned to appreciate myself and my strengths, and those of others, more. The training was intimate, bonding, supportive, safe and non-judgmental." "Course was thoroughly enjoyable - good mix of activities catering to different learner types. Course delivery was excellent and take-away value top-notch." "This course has given me a framework to offer the Business School's clients practical information and tools for their overseas assignments. Anne's knowledge, dedication and enthusiasm are infectious and inspirational. Thank you!" "Thanks to each of you for the very enjoyable collegial atmosphere. That, coupled with the excellent materials and presentations made this the most profitable workshop I have ever attended." "Anne Copeland is an outstanding trainer who demonstrates the rare combination of business-like efficiency and genuine warmth and compassion. Every moment of her training is worthwhile and excellent value for money. Having lived in 7 different countries myself, I know that Anne's insights and methods get to the core of what's important when crossing cultures. I came away from the seminar with far more than I anticipated: increased enthusiasm to work in the field of cross-cultural training, improved confidence in my ability and an excellent set of tools and resources. Thank you, Anne!" "I really feel like I leapfrogged a couple steps ahead in my business plans. I was thoroughly pleased with the presentation given by Anne. The ideas and materials provided went above and beyond my expectations and I found everything extremely useful. I would highly recommend this seminar to anyone interested in cross cultural training. Excellent! " "Anne is an excellent presenter/trainer. She's very well-organized and considerate of participants' needs. The materials we take away from the program are outstanding and extensive. Anyone with training skills and reasonable cultural sensitivity could immediately use these materials to provide a quality cross-cultural training program. I've been conducting cross-cultural awareness training programs for 10 years. Anne's interactive materials will add another quality element to my programs. " "This was a very important next move to my career and personal life. " "This program was a great opportunity to reflect about issues regarding expats, the challenges they face and new approaches to help them. " "Great training! I received plenty of essential information and useful support. There was a great international panel attending. Your reputation goes beyond the borders." "The material gave me a good and different perspective to the cross cultural dimension. Got a lot of new tools and ideas to build into my seminar and workshops. Relocation has not been my focus so far, but now I can use that as an added 'market'. " "I have a strong sense of what direction to take now and the tools to go there. Wonderfully practical, pertinent. " "Crossing Cultures with Competence gave me a renewed appreciation of the transition foreign nationals go through when relocating to the United States. It's a great course for those that want to better appreciate and diminish the cultural gap between two people. I highly recommend it." "Although I have worked in the field for a while, this workshop really allowed me to apply the theory to the practical skills needed in training people to develop intercultural competence ." "This was the best workshop I have ever attended, and I have attended many, many workshops. It was the best because Anne brings quality, much knowledge about the intercultural world, utilized various learning styles, and keeps things moving at just the right speed ...... As a participant, I went away with a very organized packet of materials, ready to pick up and start to use, and my mind spinning with ideas. I loved every moment of the training from the fellowship with the other participants and instructor to the step-by-step instructions on how to personalize the materials. The workshop went way beyond my every expectation. I loved it." "Even though I have been in the intercultural training field for several years this 'train the trainer' workshop was full of practical information to help with future jobs. Materials are wonderful."
"The trainers who attended the workshop brought such a wealth of experience, knowledge and great stories to the group. A truly enjoyable experience."
"As the owner of a relocation/destination services company
I knew it was important to attend this type of training. After
having completed the seminar, I felt that it was critical to share
this wonderful body of knowledge with my staff and our clients!" "Anne is a superb presenter. The pace was well-adapted
to the group, the mix of presentation styles was very effective
and the group dynamic was excellent. I was very impressed by the
quality of the training materials. The graphics are great, the
content is very detailed and informative. Truly a program that
can be immediately implemented. Thank you so much." "Anne did a great job at delivering the program. She
was easy to understand and follow. She also was very good at keeping
the right pace and attention of the participants. I thoroughly
enoyed it! Thank you!" "Anne is one of the most effective trainers I have met
with. The program will be invaluable to my career and was filled
with new and interesting knowledge." "This training was everything (and more) that I expected.
The materials will be very helpful to me to help my students and
their families acculturate. I appreciate the 'ready-made' materials
and the support provided by Anne. I also appreciated how Anne
kept our discussion on task and provided a variety of activities." "This training provided a comprehensive approach to working
cross culturally. I am impressed with the presentation (and presenter)
as well as the quality of materials. Dr. Copeland was fantastic
resource." "The training was not only extraordinarily informative,
it was also fun. The days flew by. I will definitely be using
the materials and share the information at my international school." "Anne has generously shared her knowledge and training
materials which will be helpful in my work." "Excellent format, information and presentation. The
basic issues that expatriates face are well identified and explained--many
practical teaching tools are given. The emphasis is on practical
application to help people survive and thrive in international
settings.." "The group of participants was exceptional; the individual
experiences and contributions to the workshop were invaluable
to training across cultures." "Wonderful program that expanded my knowledge of successfully
working with my clients and their international hires. The program
is outstanding, the hand-outs are very useful and well developed.
I would recommend this train the trainers to anyone interested
in successful transition from one country to another" "Great organization of materials! You have put so much
thought into details. The kit saves me so much of my own time." "The materials passed on to us are a very high quality.
The presentation of the materials was thorough and very useful
to me as an experiential learner. " "This program provided an excellent theoretical framework
from which to draw the content of cultural transition support.
It also provided excellent support for training techniques, many
resources, good modeling of pacing, time management, etc. This
was an entirely worthwhile experience." "The course is dominated by Anne Copeland's genuine interest
in passing on her extended experiences in the field of intercultural
training. As a newly started consultant and trainer I experienced
the course to be extremely relevant and packed with information
but also as a European living and working in the US, I received
valuable knowledge to maneuver in the American business world.
Both during the training and afterwards Anne has facilitated a
group atmosphere for fruitful and productive discussion and comments.
The emphasis on valuable networking and feedback is not just taught
but definitely also practiced. The material in itself is a gold
mine of information, experience and tested training tools ready
to be used and arranged for one's personal needs and preferences.
I feel well prepared for new endeavors. "This workshop opened my eyes to the multiple levels
of culture that impact us all and I look forward to using the
training in my work in our community." "This course provides an excellent opportunity to learn
about the importance of cross-cultural understanding on a local
as well as global level." "This was an eye-opening experience for me. I have been
interested in cross-cultural issues, education and a career as
a trainer and consultant for a long time. This course brought
everything together for me in a way that has given me a clear
direction and purpose. I am really excited and focused and I look
forward to working with you again in the future. "I wanted to thank you for including me in your Cross
Cultural Training session held in Chicago last week. I thoroughly
enjoyed every moment of the training. It was very beneficial to
be part of such a diverse group of individuals. I really enjoyed
hearing the differing perspectives on the areas addressed in our
training." "What your course did was open the door for me to the
whole area of intercultural training and provide a new framework
for my background in comparative culture and education. Since
then I have built up a library of relevant resources and materials
which are invaluable. I got the jargon from you that I needed
to access this whole area and I got lots of ideas from it which
have been very helpful." "Very good workshop, especially the materials. I have
a theoretical background in cross-cultural communication, but
this workshop gave me the tools to use it with my clients." "The workshop was excellent. The materials are a great
resource. It is clear that much care and attention to detail was
put into their creation. Thank you for the knowledge to share
with others throughout our organization." "This is 'the' training workshop for intercultural professionals...Excellent,
high-quality, highly-motivational. Worth a trip around the world
to get to this seminar." "Excellent information and presentation style. I am leaving
with so many ready-to-use materials. I have lots of new ideas
for ways to share this information with my students and families." "The 'Crossing Cultures with Competence' training materials
have been an excellent tool for the cross cultural orientation
program offered to our international relocation clients. The materials
are comprehensive, easy to deliver, and offer a range of options
to specifically tailor the program to our clients' needs. The
on-going support from Anne Copeland, and her wealth of knowledge
and expertise, have proven invaluable and a great support to our
program." "The workshop was so thorough in its content and presentation
that the materials will be useful for numerous occasions moving
forward. Very flexible, too!" "The program is flexible enough to accommodate the needs
of trainers from multiple disciplines in a single training environment.
The materials provided, coupled with the concepts learned, will
help me present a higher quality program providing greater value
to my 'trainees.'" "I liked Anne's style - not only her wealth of knowledge and experience but also the way she approaches cross-cultural training, her dedication and commitment. There was a lot of room for our input, but Anne always guided us back not to lose focus. It was inspiring to listen to other participants, share ideas and learn new methods. The material was put together with the greatest care, easy to adapt to every client's needs." Regine Albrecht, ExpatLinQ Expatriation Services, October 2005 "While this workshop was clearly aimed at the corporate
world, I feel that it was very valuable for me as an international
educator. I can definitely tailor it for my professional use as
a school counselor." "A terrific seminar. These two jam-packed days will leave
you well prepared to offer a powerful cross-cultural orientation."
At the end of each workshop, we ask all attendees to give us feedback. They respond to several questions on 5-point scales (1=strongly disagree, 5=strongly agree). Here's our report card, so far: "The materials provided are thorough, high quality and useful." Average score: 4.9 "The program will be useful in my work in orienting newcomers to a new country." Average score: 4.8 "The trainer was well-prepared to deliver this workshop." Average score: 4.97 Here is a sample of their anonymous written feedback:
"I thought the balance of active and passive activities was perfect. It was wonderrful to learn from such a knowledgable instructor. Excellent and very worthwhile workshop!" Thank you so much; you covered everything I can think of that could be addressed. To be able to name and place the challenges of the cross cultural transition will be very helpful in order to train/guide clients." "Anne brought so much theoretical knowledge and anecdotal evidence to the training, but also was a courteous and tolerant listener to all of us." "Although the 'theory' of the material was to new to me, learning specific exercises and practising them was extremely valuable." "This course makes me realize how important it is to learn to be in someone else's shoes. The more I learned about another culture, the more I realized how little I knew about my own. It's like learning languages. Only when you start teaching it, you really have to sit down and think about why we do things that way. Fascinating workshop!!" "I really think it was worth travelling from Denmark to be here. There were a lot of eye-opening exercises and explanations and slides and they will be very useful in doing my workshops." "This course far exceeded my expectations." "Great to be part of the network to learn new facts and technicuqes, to reinforce ideas, and to brainstorm." "I love the materials; it met my expectations and gave me the tools to feel confident as a trainer/facilitator." "Anne was so generous with her materials, experience and expertise. Her materials are so detailed and explanations so through, I feel confident in my ability to use and present this information " "Fascinating 2 days. Incredible mix of participants with varied experiences and background, career choices and changes! Wonderful information." "Having participants relatively on the same level helped both the facilitator and participants maximize learning in the class." "After attending the two-day training session, I was able to recoup my expenses in one consulting session. This was an excellent investment both personally and professionally." "This has been inspiring, a great move towards my continual improvement and my increased competence as a 'first in class' trainer in Spain." "Crossing Cultures with Competence provided a robust toolkit for any professional, whether new to the field or experienced in the area of Cross Cultural training." "Well worth traveling half way around the world for! Glad you kept the 'U.S' piece small- it felt very transferable to any culture in any country. International teachers need to do this training if you want to understand the cultural layers of the children in your classrooms and to be able to build a productive relationship with your multicultural teaching teams and to hold effective, collaborative conversations with parents" "The materials will be very helpful in developing numerous training programs based on the background of the people transferred to our office." "I believe I received all the benefits I had expected based on course description. Interactive nature of the instruction was good feature, including the exchange of view and information from other participants." "I enjoyed the training, your style, and interacting with participants. Information was logically prepared and presented and there were plenty of hands-on things to keep us engaged. A great 2 days." "Exceeded my expectations! Very well thought out and
thorough understanding of complex topic. Excellent manner and read
of participants. Very generous sharing of information and materials."
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