YOUR CULTURAL GPS: NAVIGATE GLOBAL BUSINESS WITH THE 4R MODEL

The online course ‘Your Cultural GPS’ introduces four central cultural parameters in the versatile, easy-to-use 4R Model. A self-paced course that prepares you to navigate global business with cultural intelligence.

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Analytical Framework for Global Collaboration

Do you need an easy yet comprehensive tool to lean on as you collaborate with global colleagues? The 4R Model is your go-to framework for navigating global work interactions. It’s an invaluable tool as handy as a GPS or a pocket-sized travel dictionary. You will feel equipped to coach yourself and your colleagues, and confidently step into new cultural contexts. 

‘Your Cultural GPS’ course is designed with a clear, intuitive structure that will keep you engaged with videos, polls, steps of action, and handouts to download. It’s sprinkled with reflective questions to help you make valuable links between your learning and your work context. 

Annette Dahl, seasoned Interculturalist and CEO of C3 Consulting is your inspiring guide throughout the course. Her deep global experience brings theory to life, enriched with Annette’s insightful, real-world examples. 

Enroll now and get a 30% discount on our EARLY BIRD OFFER

Course Format

The course begins with an introduction to the 4R Model, diving into its four cultural parameters: RANK, RESPONSIBILITY, RISK, and RELATIONSHIP. It further offers practical applications and strategies for seamlessly integrating the 4R model into your workflow. With access to an extensive database of 4R Country Profiles, the online course prepares you to apply cultural intelligence in diverse settings, culminating in actionable strategies to effectively implement your newfound knowledge.

We have intentionally built the course as a linear, simple flow that will guide you and prevent the detours that easily happen in more complex, online cultural tools.  You can go through the course at your own pace and in whatever timeframe you have available. The 7 modules take roughly 3-3.5 hours to cover. We do recommend that you set aside an allocated time every couple of days or each week to stay focused and committed to your learning.

To maximize your outcomes, we strongly encourage you to team up with a partner or a colleague who is also taking the course so you can reflect and work on some of the exercises together. Alternatively, team up with a friend or work partner who can act as your accountability buddy as you share your progress and insights with them.

"In terms of tools, what really helped me was the 4R Model. I used this when I was assigned to a project in the Middle East. It's a good reference to know why certain things are happening."

- Kapil Goyal, Strategy Execution Manager

How Professionals Leverage the 4R Model

Previous users of the 4R Model have found it to be an indispensable and practical tool for various aspects of their global work. They've used its cultural parameters to prepare for one-on-one meetings with team members, plan effective feedback delivery to international vendors, and facilitate inclusive team meetings with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds. The applicable 4R model also helps them understand what drives and motivates team members from different cultures, enabling deeper connections and more productive collaborations. 

The 4R model is an intuitive and straightforward tool with broad usage. As your Cultural GPS, you can use the 4R framework for a whole range of challenges within your global teamwork.

What Will You Get - in Numbers?

  • 11 engaging instructional videos paired with flipchart notes and easy-to-grasp visual takeaways.
  • 7 modules featuring 31 lessons, most with actionable ‘Take Action’ prompts designed to connect your learning directly to your work context.
  • 1 comprehensive Learning Journal, a dedicated document where you can capture your learning and note down your reflections.
  • 7 downloadable resources strategically embedded throughout the course as learning anchors.
  • 51 ready-to-ask questions within the 4 cultural parameters, which you learn to use in your cultural dialogue, cultural comparison and analysis 
  • 45+ 4R Country Profiles - the 4R database covers major international business countries and unique cultures like Tunisia, Bulgaria, New Zealand, and Taiwan
  • 12 months of full access to all course materials to revisit and reinforce your learning.
  • 1 Bonus gift: A complimentary chapter from Annette Dahl’s acclaimed book Global Perspectives: A Practical Guide to Navigating Across Cultures

A Note about Our Country Profiles

Our country profiles provide valuable insights into cultural patterns, offering a starting point for understanding global colleagues, employees, and business partners. While these profiles describe general tendencies in national cultures, they are not checklists for deciphering individual behaviors. Instead, use them as a foundation for exploration and deeper cultural understanding.

Take a look at the 4R Country Profile for Denmark (download pdf here). As you can see, the country profile is structured around the 4R Model cultural parameters: RANK, RISK, RESPONSIBILITY, and RELATIONSHIP. These dimensions interconnect and influence one another, offering a nuanced view of cultural dynamics.

As you engage with the 4R Country Profiles, remember the importance of recognizing both differences and similarities between cultures. Understanding differences can help prevent misunderstandings and enable work style adjustments, while focusing on shared values fosters connection and builds trust across boundaries.

 

"I find that the model’s simplicity and clarity are supported by helpful and relevant cultural overviews and reflection tools, which can contribute to generating valuable insights for both individuals and teams."

-  Ingerlise Stendevad, Innovation Consultant and Lecturer

Who Is ‘Your Cultural GPS’ for?

This course is designed for professionals working with colleagues, clients, or vendors from different national cultures. The 4R Model equips you with valuable tools to navigate cultural dynamics confidently and effectively.

But it doesn’t stop there - the 4R Model also provides critical insights for managing domestic cultural differences, serving as an internal compass to help you challenge assumptions and make culturally informed decisions.

Perfect for the busy professional seeking practical, actionable solutions.

You understand the value of cross-cultural awareness but struggle to find time for professional development. This self-paced course lets you dive deep into cultural dynamics at your own convenience, fitting seamlessly into your schedule.

Price:

The price includes exploration of country profiles, a certification of completion, and unlimited use of the course content for 12 months.

Purchase an Individual License directly on our web store, or dive in with your team through any of our Group Licensing options.

 

EARLY BIRD OFFER until July 1st for individual license:
980 DKK / 133 
€ 

  • Individual License: 1,400 DKK / €190 per user
  • Small Group License (3-9 people): 1,000DKK / €135 per user (save 25%)
  • Medium Group License (10-29 people): 910DKK / €120 per user
  • Large Group License (30-100 people): 700DKK / €95 (save 50%)

Grab the course and get your EARLY BIRD OFFER here 

Does your team have more than 100 people? No problem! We’re happy to accommodate larger groups. Do you want to extend you and your team’s access? That’s not a problem either. Reach out to us, and we’ll extend access or create a customized offer that works for you.

The course is designed to be simple and easy to dive into and learn from in whatever timeframe you have available. Are your needs more complex and are you looking for more bells and whistles? We can accommodate that as well. Please let us know your team’s unique needs and we’ll make sure to tailor a solution that brings good value to you.

Examples of Crafted Solutions

  • Embed live Q&A sessions with an Intercultural Consultant at central milestones throughout the 4R Course. 
  • Matching ‘Your Cultural GPS’ course with individual coaching on a specific national culture, including printable pdf of those specific 4R Country Profiles.
  • Tailored and embedded discussion prompts (directly in the online course flow) that match your business context and needs.
  • Expand the 4R Course to include written comments and feedback from a seasoned Intercultural Consultant. This broadens the learning to include a reflective dialog as part of the individual takeaways.
  • Elevate the group or team’s course learning in a short virtual or in-person follow-up workshop where there is room to learn from each other, share reflections as a group, and bring the collective learning to the next level.

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