Testimonials

Eric Meltzer, Marketing Trade Director - CMA CGM Japan
Eric Meltzer, Marketing Trade Director - CMA CGM Japan

“The training provided was very interesting.

We were a group of 6 people from different companies: Areva, L'Oréal, Groupe Atlantic, Groupe Seb and myself.

The other people all work with Japanese people on a daily basis and I was the only one preparing an experience... Read more

Alexandre LANG, CEO & National Delegate - Safran Korea
Alexandre LANG, CEO & National Delegate - Safran Korea

"The trainer's in-depth expertise and considerable experience made the session very enriching.

The concepts covered, illustrated by concrete examples, are quickly applicable in the business world. In particular, I put into practice certain communication rules to optimize the relationship with my contacts... Read more

Guillaume Fasquel, CORP issues training manager - ADEO
Guillaume Fasquel, CORP issues training manager - ADEO

I would like to thank Akteos for the quality of the interventions,

their professionalism as well as the teaching offered to the trainees. Akteos facilitates monitoring, organization and planning with our Adeo Services training team. Flexibility, rigor and easy availability... Read more

Julien Locatelli, Designer - ARAYMOND FRANCE SAS
Julien Locatelli, Designer - ARAYMOND FRANCE SAS

"This training reassured us a lot, my wife and I

and allowed us to face our future lives much more peacefully. Indeed, during our "pre-trip" we had sensed certain cultural behaviors different from ours, but without being able to identify them... Read more

Bénédicte Join-Lambert, Group Training Manager - POCLAIN HYDRAULICS
Bénédicte Join-Lambert, Group Training Manager - POCLAIN HYDRAULICS

"I wanted to thank you for the training carried out yesterday with our team.

As of yesterday, I received very positive feedback and great satisfaction from the trainees. They had a great time, found the training to be of very good quality, very practical and operational for them."

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Christelle Janvier, Supply Chain Manager - Healthcare sector company
Christelle Janvier, Supply Chain Manager - Healthcare sector company

“This training has strengthened my approach to interculturality on two levels.

First of all, although rather comfortable internationally, understanding the extent to which our behavior is all influenced by our culture was a real revelation. More specifically, understanding the codes of my interlocutors in Russia really... Read more

Steve Fuchs, IT/Software Development, Team Lead AX Development - POLYPORE INTERNATIONAL Inc.
Steve Fuchs, IT/Software Development, Team Lead AX Development - POLYPORE INTERNATIONAL Inc.

“The Meeting the Challenge of Remote Teams training allowed me to question certain aspects of my communication with my team.

Some are common sense, which is lacking when we are stuck on deadlines, others which were new to me. The group also allowed me to learn from the experiences and opinions of others. THANKS !"

T... Read more

Ingrid Boloré, International Customer Accounts Manager - SOCIETE LFB
Ingrid Boloré, International Customer Accounts Manager - SOCIETE LFB

“Succeeding in a multicultural environment” is a training course that fully met my needs.

In accordance with my expectations, it is general (since not dedicated to an area or a country), while being very practical.

At the end of 2 days, we have real keys to better understand and anticipate cultural differences... Read more

Marylie Nguyen Hoai, Environmental Project Manager - Company in the Tourism and Leisure sector
Marylie Nguyen Hoai, Environmental Project Manager - Company in the Tourism and Leisure sector

“I would like to tell you that your training left its mark on us.

I have spoken with several people who have already implemented your recommendations in the early hours of this morning. This also made it possible to better understand why it was sometimes preferable to think “the French way” and... Read more

Anne Vergeron, Banking Partnerships Manager - BNP PARIBAS, Cash Management Competence Center
Anne Vergeron, Banking Partnerships Manager - BNP PARIBAS, Cash Management Competence Center

“As part of my mission which consists of establishing and developing partnerships with banks around the world, I am involved in lengthy negotiations.

I needed to understand Japanese culture through its customs to decode the uses and practices so far from our Western way of operating.

In this type of training, it is also essential to have a... Read more

DSNA Engineer, GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF CIVIL AVIATION
DSNA Engineer, GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF CIVIL AVIATION

“I wanted to highlight the remarkable quality of the conference given on the theme “Developing intercultural skills”.

The speaker was both competent in substance and relevant and fascinating in form. The message was clear and informative. In just 2 hours, a lot of information was captured.


Beyond... Read more

Fabienne Raveleau, Head of IS Transformational Change Management IS Europe and Corporate Functions - SANOFI
Fabienne Raveleau, Head of IS Transformational Change Management IS Europe and Corporate Functions - SANOFI

“It was following the Transformation of our IS Department that we set up an “intercultural webinars” training course.

Our new organization brought together in the same teams people working in different countries, spread across Europe and the United States and who needed to find “new brands”... Read more

Bruno Loustalot, Divisional HR Manager - FIVES
Bruno Loustalot, Divisional HR Manager - FIVES

“As part of my duties, I am in contact with two subsidiaries located in the Gulf countries: one in Bahrain and one in Saudi Arabia.

I therefore have frequent relationships with the Managing Director, Finance Manager and employees of these two structures. In carrying out my missions (implementation of the Group HR policy, deployment of associated tools, recruitment... Read more

Pierre Beaufils, CEO - RCI Financial Services Korea (Renault group)
Pierre Beaufils, CEO - RCI Financial Services Korea (Renault group)

"My wife and I followed a training course entitled “Successful expatriation in South Korea” in June 2014, before our departure for expatriation in Seoul.

In one day, our speaker (...) managed to explain to us the main forces of Korean society. By mixing historical, philosophical bases and recent cultural elements (books, films), our speaker highlighted... Read more

Jean-Michel Canto, Amman technocentre Director - ORANGE
Jean-Michel Canto, Amman technocentre Director - ORANGE

The training took place in a very particular setting in Amman, in the sense that1/ The training was done in French for the French speakers present2/ In Arabic for the Arabic speakers. Indeed, a French Jordanian translator, an expert in sociology, accompanied the trainer for live translation.

A population of diverse geographic and social origins made up the audience: French, Jordanian, African. The objective was of course to understand others better, to adapt better to others, to act better together. This training allowed... Read more

Charlotte Silvestre, HR Manager, eSW&P Business Group - GEMALTO
Charlotte Silvestre, HR Manager, eSW&P Business Group - GEMALTO

“This training met my expectations both in terms of content and delivery by the consultant.

Concerning the content, we neither fall into the pitfall of stereotypes nor into a display of theories. In addition, the “Nomad Network” tool presented is rich and useful in my everyday work. It allows me to refine my communications... Read more

Antoine Jouvin, A350 FMS Test Engineer, Avionic System Integration Service Tests & System Integration Division - SAFRAN Engineering Services
Antoine Jouvin, A350 FMS Test Engineer, Avionic System Integration Service Tests & System Integration Division - SAFRAN Engineering Services

“[The Akteos trainer we had] is a very good trainer.

He is aware of the daily challenges we face and provides the keys to being able to meet these challenges with our offshore colleagues. Thanks to this training, we understand that working in a multicultural world is not... Read more

Jean-Luc Frontera, Deputy General Manager - FAIVELEY Transport Service Morocco
Jean-Luc Frontera, Deputy General Manager - FAIVELEY Transport Service Morocco

"The application of management advice distilled by my trainer with more than 10 years of experience in local general management of a team of 200 people allowed me to benefit almost instantly from strong motivation from the team and a devotion so spontaneous that it was surprising.

A certain number of training courses fall into the banality of NLP, inter-cultural approaches seen and reviews, etc...not this one. In this specific case, it is about effectively immersing yourself in the daily cultural reality of Moroccans... Read more

Marilyn Vaidis, Sales Assistant & Fabien Vaidis, Project Manager - AB Volvo / Renault Trucks SAS
Marilyn Vaidis, Sales Assistant & Fabien Vaidis, Project Manager - AB Volvo / Renault Trucks SAS

“When you have to go to work and live in an unknown country, it is difficult to ask yourself the right questions.

Our Akteos trainer, by understanding our interests and apprehensions, was able to identify the relevant information we needed.

In a friendly and warm atmosphere, it also allowed us... Read more

Florence Barraquet, Chemist - L’OREAL Research & Innovation
Florence Barraquet, Chemist - L’OREAL Research & Innovation

This training was very enriching. I opened my mind to a culture that conceals unsuspected riches.

This internship allowed me to become aware of the differences in functioning between the Chinese and the French and to understand the origin of these differences. [The Akteos consultant] is an extremely cultured person who passes on her knowledge... Read more

Claude Such, Configuration Manager, Technical Data Management – ​​AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
Claude Such, Configuration Manager, Technical Data Management – ​​AIRBUS HELICOPTERS

Following “Working with Chinese” training, Claude quickly implemented some of the best practices transmitted by his consultant:

"Results since my training:

I ask with a little more insistence to have the person at the same level as me and the one who can make the decision on certain subjects to be imperatively present during my mission in Ch... Read more

Laurent Bresson, International Supply Chain Director - SAINT-GOBAIN SEKURIT
Laurent Bresson, International Supply Chain Director - SAINT-GOBAIN SEKURIT

With her extensive experience of China, experienced from the inside as a sinologist then ethnologist, Josiane Cauquelin [the consultant] took us on a beautiful journey through the Middle Kingdom, giving us the keys to get there. spot and the taste of discovering more of its inhabitants.

Testimonial given following inter-company training “Working with Chinese”

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Marjorie Huguenin-Virchaux, Training Manager, CMA CGM Group
Marjorie Huguenin-Virchaux, Training Manager, CMA CGM Group

Training gives us the keys to success in intercultural situations. I saw it as an immediate operational contribution.

Faced with each new situation, I question my mode of operation and my own values. Change starts with yourself. Tolerance, listening and adaptation are the key words.

THANKS !

... Read more

Francis Fortner, Telecommunication Satellites Directorate, Launch Systems Interfaces & System Budgets Manager, Airbus Defense & Space
Francis Fortner, Telecommunication Satellites Directorate, Launch Systems Interfaces & System Budgets Manager, Airbus Defense & Space

This training in Japanese culture was very interesting because of:

  • the fields covered (geography, demography, history, writing, sociology),
  • the wealth of behavioral examples coming from both the speaker and the participants,
Morgane Bocahut, International HR Development Manager, CLARINS Group
Morgane Bocahut, International HR Development Manager, CLARINS Group

We were looking for a new partner regarding Intercultural training in the broadest sense of the term, namely country knowledge but also intercultural communication. Having received excellent feedback from employees who have followed AKTEOS inter-company training, we challenged them regarding the needs of our 2013 training plan.

The idea being to set up tailor-made sessions for our different teams working internationally on a daily basis or wishing to broaden their knowledge of key regions or countries for the CLARINS Group in order to facilitate... Read more

Nelly Julien, Purchasing Manager, Hutchinson
Nelly Julien, Purchasing Manager, Hutchinson

“Cam on”! A training that is drinkable and digestible very well because I was left speechless by your stories and explanations!

I will watch this documentary [Asiatiques de France broadcast on France 5 in September 2013] with just as much fascination: to make Humility grow!

Participant in a training course “Working with... Read more

Laurence Petit, Intercultural consultant
Laurence Petit, Intercultural consultant

"During my training, I use the Nomad' Profiler which is very appreciated by the participants, who recognize themselves perfectly in their cultural profile!

They have fun comparing it to the countries with which they work to identify the main gaps, which are all points of vigilance in cooperation. As a customer told me recently: to try it is to adopt it! "

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Patricia Croker, Evaluation Research Manager, L’Oréal Research CAPI
Patricia Croker, Evaluation Research Manager, L’Oréal Research CAPI

“A big congratulations and above all a big thank you to Akteos for this superb evening.

Personally, I have always admired Jean-Christophe Victor. This evening was a bonus++ to guide us towards a better global understanding with good intercultural reflections thanks to Akteos!" This testimony followed... Read more

Stéphane Cherriere, Commissioning Site Leader, CEGELEC
Stéphane Cherriere, Commissioning Site Leader, CEGELEC

“Since our meeting, I have had the opportunity to see how useful your advice is.

I will not go so far as to 'list' or give an order of importance, effectiveness or usefulness in everything you have presented to us. Everything is important. Many thanks again, for everything." “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one st... Read more

Anne-Sophie Rousseau, IRD Integration Engineer, VIACCESS
Anne-Sophie Rousseau, IRD Integration Engineer, VIACCESS

"I took part in training on intercultural communication. With a very educational trainer, very clear and using concrete examples from our professional life, this training allowed me, on a day-to-day basis, to have a reading grid and keys to better understand my professional context, which is very multicultural.

It allowed me to think about my way of communicating, of giving or receiving information from people who have a different way of expressing themselves from mine. Training to do and repeat!”

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HR Director, Retail Banking, BNP Paribas
HR Director, Retail Banking, BNP Paribas

“What sets Akteos apart is its person-centered approach, on the person’s understanding of their own way of operating, before addressing cultural differences in perception.

In my opinion, this is the best approach for achieving successful intercultural integration. Furthermore, Akteos offers a wide range: assessment, training, intercultural coaching and also flexibility, adaptability, responsiveness... Read more

Engineer, ST MICROELECTRONICS
Engineer, ST MICROELECTRONICS

“I thought these two days went by too quickly!!

Frankly, I had fun. This culture is disturbing and exciting at the same time. Its contradictions are disturbing and fascinating because they are so varied. All these ethnic groups that seem so far from each other... Everything seems to be against... Read more

IT Manager, CMA CGM SYSTeMS
IT Manager, CMA CGM SYSTeMS

“It’s one of the best training courses (if not the best) that I’ve had since I joined the group.

Very high quality and excellent animator. Finally, we find an echo of our problems with our offshore centers in India and Dubai with real solutions."

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CĂ©dric Darmois, engineer, expatriate, Schneider Electric
CĂ©dric Darmois, engineer, expatriate, Schneider Electric

"The trainer gave us a presentation of the culture of the country but also of management in Asia, mixing historical explanations and concrete cases.

This makes it possible to limit oddities and to react better, for example by avoiding a head-on conflict in the event of disagreement." Comments collected by Estelle Maussion, for La Croix CĂ©dric Darmois followed Thailand training with his wife... Read more

Sandrine Le Gac, Center of Excellence for Biometric Terminals, SAFRAN Morpho
Sandrine Le Gac, Center of Excellence for Biometric Terminals, SAFRAN Morpho

“At the end of this second day of training, India is there, within reach. This business trip, so far away just two days ago, is suddenly so close.

Far from the stereotypical behaviors to adopt and the verses to memorize, he was able to give us a taste of the atmosphere reigning there, the bases for knowing and understanding the hidden side of this other culture in order to present a true and fair story. .. Read more

Regional Director, LEROY MERLIN
Regional Director, LEROY MERLIN

“Two of the three groups traveled to India last week.

These two groups (including the one I am in charge of) were the precursors, and 18 others will leave at the end of May on the same theme "one week to imagine tomorrow". I wanted to convey to you the thanks of all the participants. It is ind... Read more

Manager of a team spread across several sites, ANSALDO
Manager of a team spread across several sites, ANSALDO

“The objective of this training corresponds well to the expectations of our employees whose project teams are increasingly multi-site and multicultural.

Our clients are mainly abroad, often on other continents, and projects sometimes involve several partners. Added to this is the fact that our suppliers may also be located outside the borders...... Read more

HR Manager, European Sales Department, EDF Entreprises
HR Manager, European Sales Department, EDF Entreprises

“A big thank you for organizing and hosting the kick offs.

I enjoyed myself and so did the participants. The workshop helped break the ice between the participants and showed them that when we are motivated, we can understand each other without mastering the same language: the observers saw how they... Read more

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