The Culture Compass
We have developed The Culture Compass (CCOL) as an inter-active multi-media, web based learning system that embraces many aspects of business across cultures.
It is usually used in blended learning mode ~ that is ~ in combination
with training workshops, although it can be used entirely as an e-learning
tool.
The CCOL can be configured to focus on key areas, depending on the interest
of the client group. Learning modules include:
- (national) cultural differences
- (corporate/organizational) cultural differences
- diversity and inclusion
- online access to our cultural databases
- Case Studies dealing with cultural differences (reconciliation)
The multi-country module facilitates self-paced learning through direct feedback on user's cultural profile scores and preferences. Business cases, anecdotes, suggestions and recommendations are all part of the basic module and differ per country for each individual's scores. Apart from business topics such as meetings, management, marketing and negotiations, users also acquire knowledge about important issues relating to a culture's history, social norms and religion.
The Culture Compass presently provides extended comprehensive feedback for the USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Netherlands, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Ireland, Israel and China. But in addition, users can also match their Intercultural Awareness Profile against any one of the 80 countries from the THT database and receive personalized feedback.
In practice: Participants receive instructions (password access) to the CCOL before any training allowing them enough time for the preparatory work. The user will work through the first modules in preparation for the workshop including the cross-cultural questionnaire.
The personal profiles will either be available immediately on-line or prepared at the THT office and distributed by the consultant/trainer at the event.
Each participant also receives a personalized coded link to the CCOL
for follow-up learning after the training. They can use this to explore
the CCOL in depth to reinforce their learning from the training event.
The CCOL also serves as a source of reference for the participant ~
typically for a year after their initial face-to-face.
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