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Daily Living Cultural Briefing on Apia, Samoa - Need Assistance Please


#1 2008-10-09 15:52:11

TimCohen
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Daily Living Cultural Briefing on Apia, Samoa - Need Assistance Please

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> My name is Tim Cohe and I am cross cultural consultant at the International Consultas Centre. The primary aim of ICC Cross Cultural programs is to equip International Assignees and their families with the skills, knowledge and strategies necessary to achieve maximum effectiveness and well being in their new environment.  The focus is on practical cultural preparation which addresses business, social and family concerns related to living and working in the host location.
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> We are organising a telephone briefing for a person from ANZ Bank based in New Zealand who is about to embark on an international assignment to Apia, Samoa. The conference call will be on Tuesday 14 October.
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> We are looking to teleconference in 3 different resource people that can speak about the following topics for about an hour. I was hoping that you may be able to assist me in finding someone to deliver section #3.
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> Sections #1 and #2 will be delivered others, unless you have any suggestions. The ICC pays AUS$ 150 for this service.
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> 1. Country Profile    Broad socio-historical overview, political structures and system, economic issues, religion, language, social structures and issues, general etiquette
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> 2. Workplace Culture  Power structures, management & decision making
> styles, office culture,  business etiquette, communication
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> 3. Daily Living Issues        Housing, schooling, shopping, driving and public transport, medical facilities, leisure activities, security
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> •     What to take
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> •     Medical and Health
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> •     Recreation and Sports
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> •     Household Help
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> •     Clubs
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> •     Language
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> •     Meeting & greeting and common customs and courtesies
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> •     Developing friendships & meeting people
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> •     Keeping Healthy
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> •     Shopping & the availability of goods
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> •     Security & personal safety
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> •     Climate and environmental issues
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> •     Visiting & gift giving
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> I would be most appreciative if you could forward this to any relevant people that you think this would suit who in turn could contact me directly.
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> Thanks very much kind regards,
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> Tim Cohen
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