Zambia
Why Doing Business in Zambia?
Why Doing Business in Zambia? Thanks to its large mineral deposits, Zambia was able to establish a flourishing economy in the mid 20th century, but was hit hard when copper prices began dropping from the 1970′s onward. Economic reforms in Zambia over the last twenty years have helped this southern African country recover from this downfall and it has since seen ongoing progress. With a secure economic foundation, Zambia is now in a favourable position for future economic developments. Joining this growing market, however, first requires an understanding and appreciation of the Zambians complex culture and business etiquette.
IBA Global’s Doing Business in Zambia cultural awareness courses are ideal for businesses who wish to establish successful business relationships with Zambian counterparts. Attending a Doing Business in Zambia course will leave you with a profound understanding of Zambian business culture, working practices and communication styles to help you gain a competitive edge. A Doing Business in Zambia course will also provide hands-on practical tips and business solutions to manage possible challenges and problems.
Benefits
IBA Global’s Doing Business in Zambia courses will provide you with:
- An overview of the current state of affairs in Zambia and the future of its economy
- An awareness of key business values and attitudes when doing business in Zambia
- A profound understanding of Zambian working culture and business etiquette
- Tips to ensure successful business relations with your Zambian partners and clients
- Awareness of potential challenges involved with establishing or doing business in Zambia
- Practical strategies and solutions for working successfully in a Zambian business context
Who should attend
An IBA Global’s Doing business in Zambia course will be of benefit to you if you are:
Experiencing the challenges of doing business in Zambia
Considering doing business in Zambia
Interested in establishing working relations with Zambian companies
Employing Zambian nationals within your organisation
Course Content
All of our Doing Business in Zambia training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their specific requirements and existing skills set. A Doing Business in Zambia course typically includes:
- An overview of Zambian culture, history, politics
- An introduction to Zambian business and economic environment
- Key business cultural values and attitudes in Zambia: hierarchy, time, relationships
- Business etiquette and working practices for doing business in Zambia
- Power and gender relations in a Zambian business context
- Management, communication and negotiation styles when doing business in Zambia
- Challenges and solutions for doing business in Zambia
Approach
Doing Business in Zambia programmes are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres or at your offices in any location worldwide. We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.
You will receive customised materials and your Zambia cultural expert will ensure you have a balance of structured input and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own particular context.
The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your Doing Business in Zambia course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.
Doing Business in Zambia Course Trainer
Your Doing Business in Zambia trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus.