Company Overview

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.

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Legal Name: MCB Solutions

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Services

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Products

• Culture In The Workplace Questionnaire (tm)
• Kit (tm) For Canadian Immigrants.
• 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.

NAICS Categories

• 561110 Office Administrative Services

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