Small Talk

Bridging the differences
With a large number of people migrating overseas,in pursuit of a professional career or education,culture studies has arguably become a very popular area of study. Necessitating this very need,Verve Workshops,the educational arm of Verve Communications,recently announced the launch of a training programme in Cultural Intelligence & Transition for students and corporate executives going abroad. Touted as the first of its kind in India,the training will be imparted in a two-day workshops,covering all aspects of cultural differences between India and foreign countries. Deepak Dewan,director,Verve Workshops,says,“Adjusting to a new culture and work environment is a difficult process and can generate a variety of adverse reactions and feelings. Not many people are able to make this transition smoothly,and it is better to be fully prepared before you move to a new country.” The workshops will cover the meaning and importance of cultural intelligence,culture shock,dress code,food habits,work ethics,etiquette and so on.