Where can I find freelance intercultural trainers?
My company is interested in developing business relationships with freelance trainers who have experience in conducting cross-cultural themed sessions in areas such as team-building, negotiating, expatriate entry/re-entry, management, diversity, awareness, etiquette, etc.
While translators gather at places like proz.com, there is no easy way to find freelance trainers. Any ideas?
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Alex C
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I've done some work in that area as I crossed over it in some of my training. In my experience, trainers focus on specific countries or regions rather than generalities, as if you go too general you end up with material that is lacking in practical applicability.
Can you give more detail as to what you're specifically looking for?
Olga K
Research Professional, Translator, Citizen of the World
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I'm available for anything English/Russian online
Rajeev V
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Talk to Yogesh Sood at DOOR Training & Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. He is available at yogesh@edoorindia.com
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Michael A suggests this expert on this topic:
Zuhra Bahman runs a small human rights/intercultural training company and might be able to help.
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Lauren,
There are many such trainers...in fact, I'm convinced they all know each other!
Try reaching out to Mike Schell at RW-3. He is a cultural expert and has a vast network. Also has some really neat software for cultural training and the topics you list above.
Be sure to tell Mike I sent you.
Warren
Links:
Perhaps try this site: http://www.valuescentre.com/index.php
or this one: http://www.melaniemoeller.com/ you may contact her also via Linkedin direcly.
Patricia L
Intercultural Management Consultant and Writer/translator
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Hello Lauren,
I would be happy to discuss your needs further with you.
As an intercultural consultant and trainer for over a dozen years, I have designed and run group and individual sessions on expatriation preparation, team building, intercultural management, communications, negotiations and project management.
My geographic specialization includes the US, Western Europe and South east Asia, having split my life among the US, France and Vietnam.
Additional information is available on my profile on LinkedIn as well as on my websites and blog.
Let me know if I can be of assistance!
Kind regards,
Patricia Lane
www.lokahi-interactive.com
http://interculturalzone.blogspot.com
