CULTURES, LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1. DATE
23-27
NOVEMBER
DURATION
5
DAYS
LOCATION
TURIN
ITALY
PRICE
2400
EURO
itim International Seminar
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CULTURES, LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
How to Minimize Conflicts and Maximize
Opportunities in Multicultural Projects
INTRODUCTION
The cultural diversity within many cross-cultural projects require those managing them to adapt their project
management approach to be in harmony with the practices and behaviors of stakeholders from these cultures.
Failure to do so can lead to conflict and misunderstanding about the project purpose and structure, significant
difficulties in implementation and, in some cases, to project breakdown and litigation.
This new and fundamental course, developed by itim International and the European School of Project
Management, provides participants with a deep understanding of both national and organizational cultures and
how they interplay and influence multicultural projects. It identifies and addresses project management practices
that must be managed in order to minimize conflicts and optimize opportunities arising from the cultural mix.
INTENDED FOR
The course is intended for multicultural project managers and executives, as well as human resource professionals
(HR) supplying multicultural projects.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
- Direct experience of project management with multicultural diversity (involving two or more cultures).
- An understanding of own organizational strategy.
- Good understanding of project management fundamentals(basic methodology).
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, attendants will acquire:
1. Practical understanding of national and organizational culture theories and their significance to multicultural
project performance.
2. Tools to identify the organizational culture and understand its roles in either supporting or impeding projects’
performance.
3. Strategies to manage the cultural diversity and turn what would have been a threat into opportunities.
4. Tools to identify elements of the organizational culture that can be addressed and possibly modified to better
cater for projects’ performance.

2. DATE
23-27
NOVEMBER
DURATION
5
DAYS
LOCATION
TURIN
ITALY
PRICE
2400
EURO
itim International Seminar
www.itim.org/courses
info@itim.org
METHODOLOGY
A rich mixtureof cognitive learning and reallifecase studies,as wellas analysis of the participants’ own experiences
and challenges.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The first part of the course will introduce the concepts of “culture” and “cultural values” based on the extensive
empirical research initiated by Prof. Geert Hofstede. It will describe the six perspectives of organizational culture
that are influenced by (and interplay with) the national and regional cultures. This perspective, which is illustrated
through “Mental Images”, will provide participants with a clear insight into organizational behavior, as well as
helping develop strategies to minimize conflict and add value by managing the cultural diversity and capitalizing
on the opportunities it offers.
In the second part, participants will learn how to adapt their project leadership competencies to the local culture,
applying the Hofstede Dimensions Model and the six Mental Images to critical situations. This part will drill into the
specific cultural influences on project management areas and practices, such as project roles and responsibilities,
project planning, risk management, communication and reporting, delegation and accountability and project
leadership and motivation. It will provide practical strategies for managing these influences to achieve the best
possible outcomes that such cultural diversity can provide.
The final part of the course will explore the possibility of modifying or tuning the organizational culture to better
cater for projects’ performance; and to a detailed workshop by the participants on their individual strategy of
multicultural project management.
The course will end with clear guidelines for post workshop development.

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YOUR ITIM INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS
Our seminar consultants have first-hand experience of living and working abroad. They have worked in
international management positions, leading negotiations with foreign delegations or teaching at educational
institutes abroad. Continued learning and sharing of experiences means they are all equipped with global
knowledge and local insights. They combine their practical wisdom and business experience with a passion for the
creativity of value though cultural differences.
ANNA SIMONETTI
Anna Simonetti, itim International senior trainer and consultant. Anna translated into
Italian: "Cultures and Organizations" by G. Hofstede, G.J. Hofstede and M. Minkov, Mc
Graw Hill (2010).
OMAR ZEIN
Omar Zein, Management consultant and president of the European School of Project
Management. Omar is author of the book “Culture and Project Management”, Gower
Publishing (2015).
INVESTMENT
5 days Program including:
- Course binder and Pocket Guide
- A hard pack copy of Omar Zein's book "Culture and Project Management".
- Program facilitation
- Lunch and coffee breaks
Not included and will be charged separately when applicable:
- VAT
- Cost for breakfast, dinner or hotel
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation prior to the start of the programme may cost a percentage of the programme fee :
Over 3 weeks no charge,
2 to 3 weeks 30%,
1 to 2 weeks 60%,
During the last week 100%.
If there is not a sufficient number of participants the seminar may be cancelled or postponed. Cancellation will be
announced at least 3 weeks before the start of the course. The programme fee will be fully refunded.