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Learning English to communicate internationally
York Associates has always aimed to deliver high quality training which is customised to client needs. This year has seen us launch Communicating in English Internationally, a new open group course focusing on the real professional communication skills needed by professionals with an intermediate and above level of English. It’s a course which promises to make a significant difference to how effectively people are able to perform in their international roles.
Making international project team meetings work for you - building a meetings culture
York Associates and dialogin The Delta Intercultural Academy are pleased to announce their second joint international conference, High Performing International Teams, which will take place at the University of York on 17 and 18 September. Keynote speakers will be Fons Trompenaars of Trompenaars Hampden-Turner Consulting and Dick McCann of TMS Development International. In addition we have an impressive list of other speakers talking about key issues for teams including trust, fairness, diversity, competence and language.
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International conference in York
York Associates and dialogin The Delta Intercultural Academy are pleased to announce their second joint international conference, High Performing International Teams, which will take place at the University of York on 17 and 18 September. Keynote speakers will be Fons Trompenaars of Trompenaars Hampden-Turner Consulting and Dick McCann of TMS Development International. In addition we have an impressive list of other speakers talking about key issues for teams including trust, fairness, diversity, competence and language. |
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The Mindful International Manager
Our latest publication, written by York Associates director Jeremy Comfort and Peter Franklin, professor of intercultural business and management communication at HTWG Konstanz University of Applied Sciences, Germany, is now available. The book brings together many of our insights into developing international teams. It is based on the Developing People Internationally (DPI) virtuous circle of high performing teams with chapters on areas such as directions, roles, feedback and conflict. Written for the busy international manager it is designed for easy reading and quick reference. A unique feature of the book is the sections which outline best practice for working in an ever more demanding and complex world. Visit the dedicated website for more information, sample text and to purchase: www.themindfulinternationalmanager.com |
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Fiona takes over
Following the retirement of Trish Stott at the end of last year, our new course coordinator, Fiona Mee, has taken full charge of the day-to-day management of our training centre at Peasholme House. |
