Country Navigator

Whether you are moving overseas, doing business across borders or leading a global team, to be highly effective in today’s international arena you need a deeper cross-cultural understanding - what we at TMA World call 'cultural intelligence'.

Country Navigator™ is a web-based tool that gives you valuable insight on how to successfully interact with people from different cultures.  To find out more email us at enquiries@tmaworld.com, see below, or visit www.countrynavigator.com to take a virtual tour of the tool.

Who can benefit?

Any manager or employee who needs to interact efficiently and effectively with colleagues, customers, partners or suppliers from another business culture.

How does it help the user?

The Country Navigator provides users with:

• Insight into their own unique working styles (through the WorldPrism cultural profile assessment)
• A better understanding of how to work with others through profile comparison with colleagues, teams and country profiles
• Smoother, more successful cross-border relationships
• Clearer communication and mutual understanding
• Enhanced skills in cross-cultural teamwork, leadership, decision-making, negotiation, motivation, giving feedback, managing conflict
• In-depth understanding of over 50 country business cultures
• More informed approach to business etiquette, time management, business entertaining, giving presentations

How long does it take to complete?

Users can go in and out of the Country Navigator at will and spend as much time as they want. The WorldPrism Profiler questionnaire element takes about 15 minutes to complete and is available in English, French, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.

How does it work?

Availability: Country Navigator is available on any computer or mobile device with Internet access. 

Interactivity:  

Personal Cultural Profiling: The Navigator’s WorldPrism Profiler enables the user to perform a detailed analysis of his or her own cultural styles and to identify strengths and potential challenges in relation to their chosen country. The analysis provides links to relevant country information and learning resources so users not only identify differences but receive practical instruction on applying business skills.  

Country Information: In-depth information in over 60 searchable subsections including culture and lifestyle, business skills, management styles, economic and political conditions, security and travel for all the world's major economies. Content is wide ranging and includes up to date information and guidance on managing and sustaining virtual and face-to-face relationships across cultures.  

Flight Pack: A ‘smart-access’ feature that enables users to quickly compile a downloadable collection of resources and information tailored to their areas of interest. Flight packs can be printed, sent to a PDA or stored within the system for later retrieval.  

Building Cultural Awareness e-Learning (optional): A foundational series of eight short modules (1.5 hours) designed to get users to think tactically about the mindset and skills needed to succeed in today's global business environment. Using an interactive business case, the modules introduce a simple four step process for becoming immediately effective in a range of cross-cultural situations.  

Country Briefings (optional): A series of high impact country specific briefings (30 mins per country) to help you get up to speed on key global business cultures. Each country program features five interactive sections that help raise awareness of key cultural characteristics as well as providing practical tips and guidelines for success.

For further information about the Country Navigator please contact us at enquiries@tmaworld.com or visit www.countrynavigator.com.