In this training, participants will learn foundational concepts of culture and the dynamics that influence human interaction and communication. Participants gain insights into general challenges in cross-cultural communication and into approaches to minimise and leverage misunderstanding. As a start, we will address theoretical foundations of culture and communication to further explore the matter of meaning in social contexts. By then taking a closer look at cultural and contextual influences on communication and intercultural interactions (such as stereotypes or prejudices), we will discuss approaches how to leverage cultural differences. This internal training is open to all GIGA staff. It will be in English, however, comments and questions in German are always welcome.
Date and Time:
The course will take place on 24 April, 2026 from 9:00 to 16:00.
Please note that this course is GIGA internal only.
About the lecturer:
Yeliz Yildirim-Krannig is professor for intercultural business communication at HAW Hamburg. In her research she focuses on intercultural encounters in migration societies. Her areas of expertise and teaching include intercultural competence as well as international and intercultural management. Since 2007, she regularly gives intercultural trainings in various settings.
