CULTURE & BUSINESS

Intercultural Communication & Organizational Culture

Choose   from   the   expertly   crafted   workshops   below   or   let   us   design   a   bespoke   experience   that   aligns   precisely   with   your   individual   or   group   specifications.

Our Workshops & Coaching

International Business Etiquette

for Working Across Cultures

Mindsets, Behaviours & Etiquette

This workshop equips business professionals with

essential awareness and sensitivity to international business culture and practices.

Participants will gain insights into international behavioral norms, business etiquette, cross cultural communication and interpersonal communication styles that ensure effective and respectful interactions in professional contexts. By the end of this workshop, participants will be well-prepared to engage confidently and effectively with foreign and overseas colleagues, clients and other stakeholders to enhance their business success globally.

What does your workshop cover?

  • Understanding the key values and expectations of other cultures
  • Mastering effective communication strategies tailored to international business environments
  • Navigating the nuances of international business etiquette, including meetings, negotiations, and relationship-building
  • Developing cultural sensitivity and awareness to foster positive and productive professional relationships
  • Understanding the unique gender dynamics in international contexts

International Business Etiquette includes:

  • Interactive real-world case studies and role-playing exercises
  • Facilitated by experts in international and Saudi business culture and communication
  • Tips and strategies for overcoming common intercultural communication challenges
  • Bonus: Online follow-up coaching session after the workshop (45 minutes)

Who should attend?

  • For professionals working with clients around the globe
  • For business development and sale professionals seeking international customers
  • For MENA’s professionals working with international stakeholders
  • Saudi managers and supervisors of non-Saudis
What formats are available? What your investment?
In-Person Workshop
• 2 days
• Bonus – Online group coaching session after the workshop
• Starting at US$2740/person
• Ask about our group rates
Live Webinar
• Options:
a. 6 x 2-hour sessions
b. 4 x 3-hour sessions

• Bonus – Post-workshop online group session (45 minutes)
• Starting at US$2340/person
• Ask about our group rates
1-on-1 Coaching
• Format and length to be agreed
• Hourly rates apply

Working in Saudi Arabia

for Non-Saudis working in KSA

Mindsets, Behaviours & Etiquette

This workshop equips foreign business professionals with essential understanding and sensitivity to Saudi Arabia’s unique culture and business practices. Participants will gain insights into Saudi social norms, business etiquette, and communication practices, enabling effective and respectful interactions in professional contexts.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be well-prepared to engage confidently and effectively with Saudi colleagues, clients and stakeholders, enhancing their potential for success in the region.

What Working in Saudi Arabia covers:

  • Understanding the core values and cultural dynamics of Saudi society
  • Mastering effective communication strategies tailored to Saudi business environments
  • Developing cultural sensitivity and awareness to foster positive and productive professional relationships
  • Navigating the nuances of Saudi business etiquette, including meetings, negotiations, and relationship-building
  • Recognizing the impact of religion and tradition on business practices in Saudi Arabia
  • Responding appropriately to the unique gender dynamics in the Saudi context

What’s included in your workshop?

  • Interactive workshops with real-world case studies and role-playing exercises
  • Facilitated by experts in Saudi business culture and intercultural communication
  • Practical tips and strategies for overcoming common intercultural communication challenges
  • The Nudgez Living & Working Amongst Saudis Toolkit
  • Bonus – Small group online coaching session following the workshop (45 minutes)

Who should attend?

  • Foreign professionals currently in Saudi Arabia
  • Any foreign professional planning to conduct business with Saudis
  • Foreign sales and business development professionals selling to Saudis
  • All professionals whose roles include building successful business relationships with Saudis
What formats are available? What your investment?
In-Person Workshop
• 2 days face-to-face
• Bonus – Post-workshop online group coaching session (45 minutes)
• Starting at US$2740/person
• Ask about our group rates
Live Webinar
• Options:
a. 6 x 2-hour sessions
b. 4 x 3-hour sessions

• Bonus – Group coaching session after the workshop (45 minutes)
• Starting at US$2340/person
• Ask about our group rates
1-on-1 Coaching
• Format and length to be agreed
• Hourly rates apply

Dr Safiya Alshibani is a professor of business and entrepreneurship, and a senior member of Nudgez’s intercultural communication team.

Thriving In Saudi Life

for Non-Saudi Families Living in KSA

Mindsets, Behaviours & Etiquette

As many as 40% of expat assignments fail due to personal challenges in the new location. Our strategies make the transition easier.

This comprehensive workshop is designed to equip foreign families – spouses and dependents – with essential behaviors and knowledge to navigate and thrive in Saudi Arabia’s unique cultural landscape. Participants will gain insights into Saudi social norms, interpersonal etiquette, and communication practices to smooth the way to effective and respectful interactions in day-to-day contexts.

What Thriving in Saudi Life covers?

  • Understanding the core values and cultural dynamics of Saudi society
  • Mastering effective communication strategies tailored to Saudi communities
  • Navigating the nuances of Saudi interpersonal etiquette, including socializing and other day-to-day activities
  • Developing cultural sensitivity and awareness to foster positive and productive cross-cultural relationships
  • Recognizing the impact of religion and tradition in Saudi Arabia
  • Understanding the unique gender dynamics in the Saudi context

What’s included in your workshop?

  • Interactive activities with real-world case studies and role-playing exercises
  • Facilitated by experts in Saudi culture and intercultural communication
  • Strategies and tips for overcoming common intercultural communication hurdles
  • The Nudgez Living & Working Amongst Saudis Toolkit

Who should attend?

  • Saudi professionals who seek to enrich their personal experiences in Saudi culture
  • Expat spouses and dependents living in Saudi Arabia
  • Expat families planning to relocate to Saudi Arabia
What formats are available? What your investment?
In-Person Workshop
• 2 days
• Bonus – Small online group coaching session after the workshop (45 minutes)
• Starting at US$2740/person
• Ask about our group rates
Live Webinar
• Options:
a. 6 x 2-hour sessions
b. 4 x 3-hour sessions

• Bonus – Online group session following the workshop (45 minutes)
• Starting at US$2340/person
• Ask about our group rates
1-on-1 Coaching
• Format and length to be agreed
• Hourly rates apply

Organizational Culture

Creating healthy & productive work cultures.

Sarah Mavrinac, PhD is a global expert in health and wellbeing and their critical roles in business and productivity.

The Wellness Work Culture

Body, Mind & Productivity

This workshop explores the relationship between mental and physical well-being in the workplace and how it relates to fostering creativity, productivity, and overall satisfaction among employees. Participants delve into strategies, behaviors, and innovative approaches to cultivating work environments that prioritizes health and productivity. Through theoretical frameworks, case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, participants gain the knowledge and tools necessary to create and sustain a healthy and vibrant workplace culture.

What will we cover?

  • Understanding the relationship between health and productivity
  • Designing physically healthy work environments
  • The work-life balance in the modern world
  • Managing stress through healthy habits
  • Mindfulness at work
  • Fostering a culture of wellness where stress, poor eating habits, and digital technology are widespread
  • Measuring and sustaining a healthy work-life regime

What’s included in The Wellness Work Culture?

  • Facilitated by an internationally certified health coach and business academic
  • Real-world case studies and experiential activities
  • Practical tips and strategies for establishing and growing healthy work cultures
  • The Nudgez Healthy Work-Life Toolkit

Who should attend?

  • HR professionals seeking to attract and retain talent
  • Leaders who want to create an appealing work environment for current and future employees
  • Managers who want to reduce turnover and burnout amongst employees
  • Managers who  seek to improve team motivation and performance
What formats are available? What your investment?
In-Person Workshop
• 2 days
• Bonus – Small online group coaching session after the workshop (45 minutes)
• Starting at US$2740/person
• Ask about our group rates
Live Webinar
• Options:
a. 6 x 2-hour sessions
b. 4 x 3-hour sessions

• Bonus – Post-workshop online group session (45 minutes)
• Starting at US$2340/person
• Ask about our group rates
1-on-1 Coaching
• Format and length to be agreed
• Hourly rates apply

Psychological Safety

@ Work

This workshop is designed to equip leaders and teams with the knowledge and

tools necessary to create environments where individuals

fearlessly express themselves, take risks, and innovate.

Psychologically safe work cultures foster collaboration, creativity, and high-performance. This workshop uses  interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to illustrate strategies for promoting open communication, active listening, empathy, and trust within organizations. Moreover, the workshop provides techniques for effectively managing conflict, providing constructive feedback, and creating inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and encourage authenticity.

What we cover in Psychological Safety @ Work:

  • Recognizing the benefits of psychological safety in organizations
  • Systems for creating a safe work culture
  • Encouraging safe communication between peers and all stakeholders
  • Building trust and accepting vulnerability in the modern workplace
  • Encouraging differences of opinion and resolving conflict effectively
  • Giving and receiving constructive feedback well

What’s included in your workshop?

  • Led by internationally experienced communication and                business coaches
  • Highly interactive and practical workshop format
  • Bonus: Online follow-up coaching session after the workshop               (45 minutes)
  • The Nudgez Psychologically Safe Workplace Toolkit

Who should attend?

  • Leaders who want to improve team performance and reduce workplace stress and staff turnover
  • Managers of all levels who seek to increase innovation and collaboration in their workplaces
  • HR professionals who want to create environments that people want to join and remain
What formats are available? What your investment?
In-Person Workshop
• 2 days
• Bonus – Small online group coaching session after the workshop (45 minutes)
• Starting at US$2740/person
• Ask about our group rates
Live Webinar
• Options:
a. 6 x 2-hour sessions
b. 4 x 3-hour sessions

• Bonus – Online group session following the workshop (45 minutes)
• Starting at US$2340/person
• Ask about our group rates
1-on-1 Coaching
• Format and length to be agreed
• Hourly rates apply

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