Communicate Across Cultures — Clearly, Confidently, Effectively

Cross-cultural communication is a delicate matter, being one of the greatest barriers to successful collaborations of multinationals operating in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Miscommunication can lead to mistakes and failure, and no AI or translation tool can overcome the differences between how people from various cultures operate, behave, and express their ideas.

We specialize in cross cultural communication, having expertise in Southeast Asian languages and cultures. Whether you're a multinational corporation operating in the region or expanding your presence, a Thai company expanding abroad, or an NGO navigating diverse teams, we offer tailored solutions that bridge cultural divides and enable long-term success.

All services are available in English or Thai, and can be delivered virtually or in-person in Thailand.

Facilitated Workshop for Executive Decision Making

Product: Facilitating executive teams with making challenging decisions

Format: Group workshop (maximum 12 participants; 1-on-1 also available

Duration: Half-day, full-day, multi-day workshops

Purpose: Boost creativity and reach consensus on major decisions among C-suite

Language: English or Thai

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Flagship Workshops

Conducting Business in Thailand: Cultural Essentials

Product: Understanding Thai cultural values

Format: Group workshop for foreign managers & expat teams

Duration: Half-day, full-day workshops

Purpose: Learning Thai business etiquette, negotiations, and conflict avoidance

Language: English

Cross-Cultural Communication for SEA Teams

Product: Facilitate cooperation & communication among mixed nationality teams

Format: Group workshop for teams including Expats and Thai nationals

Duration: Half-day, full-day workshops

Purpose: Managing mixed nationality teams, high vs. low-context communication

Language: English or Thai

Executive Coaching

Intercultural Readiness Coaching

Product: Personal culture-mapping & real-world roleplay

Format: 1-on-1; In-person or virtual

Duration: 2 hours; Weekly or bi-weekly sessions

Purpose: Prepare Expat executives for their tenure in Thailand

Language: English

Executive Coffee Chat

Product: Consultation for Thai executives engaging with foreigners

Format: 1-on-1; In-person or virtual

Duration: 1 hour; Weekly or bi-weekly sessions

Purpose: Assist Thai executives to interact with foreigners more confidently

Language: Thai or English

Specialized Consulting

Cultural on-boarding for Expat executives

Product: Consultation for foreign executives relocating to Thailand

Format: 1-on-1 or small group; In-person or virtual

Duration: Half-day session with follow-up Q&A

Purpose: Introduce foreigners to differences in culture & communication

Language: English

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Expert consultancy for business growth in Southeast Asia, specializing in inter-cultural communication.

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