December 3, 2026
on-site, in Paris
1120 €HT/PERS.*
Training session held in 
Working with Germany
Summary
Target audience
Managers and employees who work with Germany
Prerequisite
No prerequisite
Objectives
Significantly increase participants’ effectiveness in their professional relationships with their German counterparts.
- Acquire an intercultural framework to better understand behaviors
- Explore the cultural reference points of the German context
- Decode communication and organizational styles
- Adjust and embed professional practices
- Decode decision-making and negotiation processes
Access Modalities and Entry Assessment
- Average access time: 2 weeks
- Completion of a prior questionnaire and/or e-learning module before the training to identify needs and adapt the content
Evaluation Modalities
- In-training assessments: e-learning module, quizzes, role plays, case studies, etc.
- End-of-training assessment: evaluation completed by consultants to assess the achievement of training objectives, immediate feedback questionnaire including a self-assessment section
Added value
- Conducted by an expert intercultural consultant
- Prior needs assessment to tailor the training
- Access to the Nomad’ Profiler: an intercultural profiling tool
- A blend of theory and practical scenarios
- Sharing of best practices and a personalized action plan
ACCESSIBILITY
All our training courses are accessible to people with disabilities. Each training project will be the subject of a case study by our teams, in order to adapt the training program. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the possible options : r.dubert@akteos.fr
Program
Step 1: E-learning
Exploring your preferences and cultural gaps
- Clarify your context and expectations
- Become aware of cultural filters
- Discover your cultural profile
Step 2: On-site or remote training
Decoding German culture
- Cross-cultural perceptions and first impressions
- Key historical, political, social and cultural reference points
- The influence of federalism and the education system on work organization
Understanding German values, norms and ways of thinking
- Dominant action logics: rigor, precision, discipline, respect for rules
- Relationship to the law, hierarchy, formality and planning
- The importance of quality, efficiency and methodology
Working with / Managing German colleagues
- Communication expectations: clarity, frankness, structured argumentation
- Management styles: leadership based on competence and responsibility
- Time management: punctuality, long-term planning, meeting deadlines
- Key trust factors: seriousness, reliability, honoring commitments
Adapting working methods
- Understanding decision-making processes
- Preventing and managing cultural misunderstandings: avoiding ambiguity, valuing precision
- Managing disagreements: direct discussions, factual argumentation, mutual respect
- Expressing emotions: restraint and composure in professional exchanges
Remote follow-up session 2 to 3 months after the training, for intra-company courses.
Available inter-company coursesDuration: 7 hours
January 12, 2027
on-site, in Paris
1120 €HT/PERS.*
Training session held in
April 1, 2027
remote session
1020 €HT/PERS.
Training session held in
September 9, 2027
remote session
1020 €HT/PERS.
Training session held in 
December 9, 2027
on-site, in Paris
1120 €HT/PERS.*
Training session held in
* Technical fees and lunch included
To register yourself or one of your colleagues for one of these sessions, email us at interentreprises@akteos.fr or fill in our contact form.
Intra-company coursesDuration: to define
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