MCB Solutions
ITAP Canada provides companies with the tools necessary to
conduct business effectively in the global marketplace. We offer
solutions to specific cross-cutlural problems through a
combination of training programs, consulting services and
products. Our state of the art research based, business focused
and culture specific programs are customized to meet clients'
requirements. The programs offer the most powerful and
insightful instruemnt in the field, the database and methodology
on corss-cultural management differences developed by pioneer
researcher Geert Hofstede.
Our training programs include Preparation for International
Business, Preparation for International Relocation, Managing
Cultural Diversity in the Workplace, Interviewing New Canadians:
Overcoming Cultural Barriers to Skills Identification, Living
and Working in Different Countries, Emigrating to Canada.
Products include a Culture in the Workplace Questionnaire (TM)
which allows respondents to identify their own cultural
preferences and KITs (TM) for international travelers and new
immigrants.
Programs are thoroughly customized to each company, the industry
and its markets. Certified, highly trained personnel deliver the
programs along with country experts who add a wealth of specific
information. Interactive assessment follows all training
sessions and consultations.
Company Details
Year Established:
1998
Total Sales ($CDN):
$100,000 - $200,000
Company Information
Lionel Laroche
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(905) 771-6656
Fax:
(905) 771-9453
Email:
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Products
Culture In The Workplace Questionnaire (tm)
Kit (tm) For International Travelers
An airline carry-on bag packed with focused information on
culture, business climate, traveler tips on safety and health
risk factors for specific country, city or region destinations.
Combined with the Culture in the Workplace Questionnaire (TM)
the KIT (TM) is a cost effective and convenient way for
employees to prepare for short international trips to unfamiliar
destinations.
Kit (tm) For Canadian Immigrants.
Services
Intercultural Training
ITAP Canada provides companies with the tools necessary for
conducting business effectively in the global marketplace. We
offer solutions to cross cultural problems including relocation,
emigration to Canada, repatriation and diversity in the
workplace through customized training programs and consulting
services. The programs are delivered by certified, highly
trained personnel.
Preparation For International Business
Because doing business in an unfamiliar country or region of the
world can be fraught with challenges, ITAP Canada has designed a
training probram to help employees conduct international
business transactions. 'Doing Business Internationally' provides
practical information about interacting with foreign
professionas in business settings and explores the impact of
culture and values on management, work and communication. The
training program focusses on one particular country or region of
interest to our clients. This one or two day workshop includes a
simulation of problems arising in cross-cultural situations,
videos and practical exercises.
Training Programs In Cultural Diversity
Canadian corporations are deeply affected by the recent arrival
of many skilled immigrants in Canada and the rapid change in
their workd force demographics. To help companies overcome the
challenges of internal cultural diversity and reap the
corresponding benefits, ITAP Canada has designed training
programs that address various aspects of corporate diversity.
These include:
Interviewing New Canadians: Overcoming Cultural Barriers to
Skills Identification
Managing a Culturally Diverse Workforce
Working in A Culturally Diverse Company
Effective Communication Skills Training to Help Bridge Cultural
Differences is an individual coaching program designed to help
New Canadians understand the main features of the work,
communication and management style preferences of Canadians.
Preparation For International Relocation
Since expatriates are responsible for representing their
company's best interests, successful international relocation is
key to the success of a company's global operations. Because of
the high failure rates observed in foreign assignments, ITAP
Canada has designed training programs that prepare expatriates
and their families for the most crucial phases, their departure
and their return. These programs are offered both to Canadian
expatriates and foreign employees relocating to Canada:
Living in Country X explores how the employees and their
families can adjust to the way of life in the destination country
Working in Country X trains employees (and their spouses, if
applicable) in the skills needed to adjust faster to a new
position in a new country.
Working Spouse helps expatrates' spouses who plan on working in
their destination country adjust to the situation.
Children addresses the needs of children aged 7 to 12, providing
them with their own training manual and global games.
Preparation For Repatriation
Returning home is often more difficult than making the initial
adjustment to a new culture. Therefore, ITAP Canada has designed
two programs to alleviate 'return shock'. These one day programs
ease family adjustment into their old, and at the same time, new
country by focusing on the changes that have taken place during
their time away.
Returning to Live in Canada focuses on lifestyle changes.
Returning to Work in Canada focuses on changes in the workplace.
Cross-cultural Training Services
MCB Solutions helps people working in multicultural environments
achieve their professional objectives by providing them with the
right training, coaching and consulting services.