Why Doing Business in the Netherlands?

Why Doing Business in the Netherlands (also commonly known as Holland)? A country historically committed to neutrality, tolerance and global cooperation, the Netherlands has become home to many international businesses, political organisations and legal bodies. Although much of the densely populated country maintains a rustic, rural character, larger Dutch cities and towns are highly modernised and open to international influences. The Dutch city of Rotterdam is home to the busiest seaport in Europe, continuing the Netherlands’ historical reputation as a centre for global trade. With a long history of internationalism and positive trading relationships throughout the world, the Netherlands is an ideal base for your international organisation.

Although The Netherlands is a progressive country accustomed to doing business with international companies, Dutch business culture is unique and based largely upon cultural values and traditions specific to the Netherlands. A thorough knowledge and understanding of these particular characteristics is critical for developing positive, productive business relationships with Dutch counterparts.
IBA’s Doing Business in the Netherlands cultural awareness courses are ideal for professionals and teams who need to build more successful business relationships with Dutch colleagues, partners and clients. A Doing Business in the Netherlands course will provide you with the tools to maximise the competitive advantage of doing business in the Netherlands through a mixture of in-depth background information and hands-on practical tips and solutions.

Benefits

IBA Global’s Doing Business in the Netherlands/Holland courses will provide you with:

• A clear understanding of Dutch business culture, etiquette and key drivers that motivate Dutch business counterparts
• Heightened awareness of Dutch business structures and the emphasis placed on teamwork and egalitarianism
• Tips to ensure successful business relations with your Dutch colleagues and clients
• Practical strategies for doing business more effectively with Dutch counterparts
• Better understanding of potential business challenges and solutions for doing business in The Netherlands

Who should attend

An IBA Global Doing Business in the Netherlands/Holland course will benefit you if you are:

• Considering doing business in the Netherlands
• Establishing partnerships with Dutch business counterparts
• Experiencing the challenges of doing business in the Netherlands
• Employing Dutch nationals within your organisation

Course Content

All of our Doing Business in the Netherlands training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their particular requirements and existing skills set.

A Doing Business in the Netherlands course typically includes:

• Overview of Dutch cultural values: gezelligheid, tolerance, and
• family orientation
• Understanding of the current economic and political situation in the Netherlands including
• its strategic position and involvement in the EU
• Dutch business culture and attitudes: direct speech, frugality, egalitarianism and teamwork
• Management and working styles for doing business in the Netherlands
• Communication, meeting and negotiation styles in Dutch companies
• Challenges and practical solutions for doing business in the Netherlands

Approach

Doing Business in the Netherlands 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.
Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide 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 the Netherlands course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Doing Business in Netherlands Course Trainer

Your Doing Business in Netherlands trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus.