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: January 24 and 25, 2015
    ProgramJanuary 24, 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 – 17:00 “Understanding Culture & Cross-cultural Differences” by Prof. Dr. Zeynep Aycan
    • 17:30 – 19:00 “Workshop on one of the traditional Turkish arts”
    January 25, 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