Individual and Group Coaching in a multicultural environment

In today’s globalised world the intercultural dimension also needs to be taken into consideration. In many companies, teams are often compiled of different nationalities who have to communicate on a daily basis with their clients, branches or head offices located outside Switzerland, and during long or short stays abroad. The specific questions related to this topic require a type of coaching which takes cultural factors into account. Based on previous know-how in the field of coaching or counselling, in this CAS you will learn about the principles, methods and practical tools which will help you to guide and support your clients to deal with intercultural issues in a solution and  resource-oriented way.

Course Objectives
The participants will acquire the necessary competences to be able to handle intercultural coaching situations in a sensitive and solution-based manner. They will learn about different coaching situations and specifications with regard to interculturality which will include coaching:

• multicultural teams
• individuals in multicultural teams
• individuals who are planning a long or short stay abroad
• expatriates in Switzerland

Target group
This continued professional development course is intended for professionals who provide consulting and counselling services. It includes employed or self-employed professionals who are involved in personnel, organisational, strategic or company development, human resources management, marketing, ICT and others. The language of instruction is German.