cip-expats

Cultural Interactions in Turkish Social and Business Life

An Awareness Program about Turkish Culture for Expatriates

Target Groups

  • Expatriates and/or their family members
  • Repatriates and/or their family members

Facilitators

Duration

Two full days: February 14 and 15, 2015

Program

January 10, 2015

09:00 – 12:00 “Basic Knowledge on Turkish Culture-1” by Şerif Yenen
(History of İstanbul, Prominent Treasures of Istanbul, Introduction to Turkish Language, Body Language, Political System, Bayram-Holidays, Controversial Topics)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 17:00Understanding Culture & Cross-cultural Differences” by Prof. Dr. Zeynep Aycan
17:30 – 19:00 “Workshop on one of the traditional Turkish arts

January 17, 2015

09:00 – 12:00 “Basic Knowledge on Turkish Culture-2” by Şerif Yenen (History of Anatolia, Prominent Treasures of Turkey, Educational System, Death and Burial, Customs and Behavior, Proverbs, Neighborly Duties, Mercantile Habits, Superstitious Beliefs and Behavior, Current Issues and Controversial Topics)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 17:00 “Cross-cultural Management: Leadership, Motivation & Teamwork” by Prof. Dr. Zeynep Aycan
17:30 – 19:00 “Workshop on one of the traditional Turkish arts

Included:

  • Lunches on both days
  • Workshop Materials
  • Prof. Dr Zeynep Aycan’s Book: “Organizations and Management in Cross-Cultural Context”
    Şerif Yenen’s Book: “Quick Guide İstanbul”
    Şerif Yenen’s Travel Documentary Film on DVD: “Istanbul Unveiled”

Price: €850 Euros + VAT per participant

Capacity: Minimum 3, Maximum 9 Participants

Register Form

    Name, Surname (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Your Phone (required)

    Nationality

    Current Job/Position in Turkey

    Company Name in Turkey

    How long have you been in Turkey?

    Expected duration of time in Turkey?

    Is it your first time in Turkey?

    If no, how long did you stay in Turkey before?

    Accompanying family members