Background

First impressions last.

For foreign employees joining the Danish labour market the initial perception of Danes and the Danish workplace is often far from positive - Reserved, cold and introvert are typical first impressions.  A laid-back, relaxed managerial approach is cited as problematic by some, together with a distrust of collective decision-making and a bewilderment of the short working day!

Furthermore, at work and in their spare-time foreign employees are often given the cold shoulder, made to feel excluded from Danish society, frequently leading to their premature departure.  This can be expensive for Danish companies where the cost of expat failure is ½ million kroner and above, and, secondly, in the long-term, expensive for Denmark.

Purpose

To provide participants with an introduction to life in Denmark - to Danish work culture, mentality and values, and to the hidden rules of the workplace and social life, in order to facilitate entry into Danish society.

Participants

Foreign employees recently arrived in Denmark who require an in-depth insight into Danish society.
• Content
• Introduction to Danish society – facts & figures
• Danish work culture – attitudes & values
• Danish management – leadership &  decision-making
• Do’s and Don’ts – at work & at home
• Leisure time & traditions
• Danish history & politics & immigration
• Culture Clash – what to expect & how to deal with it

Dansk resume

Introduktion til et liv i Danmark – til kulturen på arbejdspladsen, mentaliteten og værdierne – til de uskrevne regler på arbejdspladsen og i det sociale liv / Et kursus, der skal gøre det lettere at komme ind på det danske arbejdsmarked og forstå det danske samfund / Afholdes på engelsk.