Japan
Morning Session – Understanding Japan
- Overview of the Japanese economy
- Current issues in Japanese politics: back to the future?
- Current issues in Japan’s international relations: relocating Asia
- Cultural background to Japanese society
Japanese Lunch (incorporating session on dining etiquette)
Afternoon session - Working with and Understanding the Japanese
- Japanese business etiquette
- Business relationships
- Language and communication
- Negotiating with the Japanese
- The decision-making process
- Common problems
- What the Japanese think of the British
- Q & A session
