Online course 

Duration: half day 

Price: EUR 300 (plus VAT, if applicable) 

Physical classroom at Greece's facilities 

Duration: half days 

Price: EUR 330 (plus VAT, if applicable) 

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the dimensions of national cultures that affect how people think and behave in various situations. Emphasis will be given on how the participants can use the theory in their daily interactions with other nationals and translate that into applicable actions within the maritime industry. By the end of the course, the participants will be able to adjust their communication and behaviour across cultures without losing their own identity in a way that is respectful to themselves and the other cultures involved. 

- Introduction to culture 
- Layers of culture 
- Hoftede’s six cultural dimensions (power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism vs collectivism, masculinity vs femininity, long vs short-term orientation, indulgence vs restraint) 
- Interactive exercise for the analysis and comparison of the national cultures the participants are interested in 
- Developing global dexterity as a maritime professional 
- Interactive exercise  

Shipping professionals who work either ashore or onboard. The ideal participant is someone who works with or leads people from various cultures, whether these are their colleagues, clients, subordinates or managers. 

RINA Attendance Certificate