Understanding MyanmarWhat to consider when working in

Myanmar? Intensive two-day training aiming at building intercultural

competencies for being successful in MyanmarObjective Participants will deepen their knowledge of the cultural, social and historical framework conditions in Myanmar, and will thus be enabled to successfully deal with every-day situations in Myanmar. If you are planning to move to or work in Myanmar, this training will prepare you to reduce your time for adaptation and allow you to have a head start when settling in, expanding your local network or working in intercultural teams.

Who should attend?Private company representatives, potential investors, business consultants, international organization experts and non-profit sector professionals who are destined to work or focus on Myanmar. The training language is in English, good communication skills (understanding and speaking) are a prerequisite.

Content Relevant background information on historical, political, social-economic, and cultural

framework conditions in Myanmar with particular focus on business and development issues

Country-specific cultural and communication patterns, habits, behavioral conventions How to behave in typical work and daily-life situations e.g. greetings and meetings Relevant groups in society (social classes, ethnic groups, political power elites, interest

groups, relevant NGOs etc.) Intercultural pitfalls and particular situations in the Myanmar e.g. dangerous situations

and areas, how to behave towards minorities, man-woman relationship, role expectations towards foreign experts etc.

Training ApproachPresentation, case studies, interactive methods, classroom discussions.

Contact and Registration

Date and Duration: 22.-23.01.2015, 2 daysLocation: Bangkok, ThailandNo. of Participants: 20Participation Fee*:

Language:

500 € (GTCC Members)550 €English

Application Deadline: 15.01.2015

email training.bangkok@giz.de website http://training.thai-german-cooperation.info/

About the TrainersAung Thein Kyaw (ATK)Aung Thein Kyaw (ATK) is a freelance consultant and an established writer based in Myanmar (Burma). ATK has over 30 years of experience as journalist/writer in a formerly isolated country. In addition he has worked with foreign missions, UN agencies and international government and non-government organizations. He has published 35 books in Burmese language, both fiction and non-fiction, focusing on relationships, etiquette and manners, and he has also been facilitating workshops and trainings for different types of audience on different topics ranging from interpersonal communications to dealing with intercultural differences.Dominik WeidertDominik Weidert is an economist, facilitator and trainer working for GIZ on private sector development and investment promotion in Myanmar. In his current position, he is heading a local team and working closely with public and private actors in Myanmar. One of his tasks is to support the identification and reduction of obstacles for foreign and local investors and incoming business people. Before moving to Myanmar, he lived and worked in Thailand (with frequent missions to Myanmar) and P.R. China. He has graduated as an economist from the University of Mainz, Germany and Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, P.R. China.

Collaboration with German-Thai Chamber of CommerceThis training will be conducted by GIZ Training Bangkok in cooperation with the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) and Dr. Monika Staerk, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Myanmar. Member companies of the GTCC will be eligible for a special member fee of 500EUR. GIZ employees will be eligible for the employee rate.

Training programme outline and methodology Day 1time topic content09:00 - 09:10

Opening, introduction of training

09:10 - 09:30

Who is who, expectations introduction of trainers and participants agenda and expectations of participants participant's experiences with and impressions of Myanmar

09:30 - 11:00

Overview Myanmar overview of Myanmar's history political system and current political situation society Myanmar's neighbours

11:00 - 11:30

Tea break

11:30 - 12:30

Myanmar culture and values The most important values in Myanmar

Buddhism, cults and superstitions the role of families, gender aspects „keeping face“ understanding of time hierarchies, power and status interaction with foreigners

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 13:45

Energizer

13:45 - 15:00

Communication basics language and writing foreign languages in Myanmar Mimic and gestures other ways of communication (e.g. via mail or phone) „yes“ and „no“ in Myanmar handling criticism and conflicts

15:00 - 15:30

Tea break

15:30 - 17:00

Meetings and Presentations in Myanmar arranging meetings

course of meetings seating order working with translators

17:00 - 17:30

Wrap-Up

Day 2time topic content09:00 - 09:30

Reopening, wrap-up of day 1 What did we learn yesterday? What were your

highlights?09:30 - 10:30

Negotiating in Myanmar the role of arrangements and contracts tea money course of negotiations legal issues, jurisdiction, arbitration

10:30 - 11:00

Tea break

11:00 - 12:30

Doing Business in Myanmar (Guest Speaker Dr. Monika Staerk)

Opportunities for businesses in Myanmar Accessing Myanmar markets – challenges and

solutions for businesses existing business networks What the Delegation of German Industry and

Commerce in Myanmar can do for you12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 13:45

Energizer

13:45 - 15:00

Etiquette dress code name and title greeting and business cards Small Talk the role of hosts, presents public holidays

15:00 - 15:30

Tea break

15:30 - 17:00

Practical tips for living in Myanmar Living in Myanmar

Communication in private environments Transport, telephone, banking account, visa, etc. important contacts and institutions health system the longgyi

17:00 - 17:30

Open questions and closing short conclusion

open questions good bye