It is important to develop cultural understanding to improve communication across cultures during work and off-work time aboard. Further, understanding cultural differences & similarities as well as reaching a cultural self-awareness level to help the crew avoid and manage conflicts caused by multi-culturalism.

This course explains the importance of understanding the meaning of culture and defines stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. Moreover, it provides the general guidelines and techniques for analysing, as to become more aware of your own and other cultures.

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Green-Jakobsen

Green-Jakobsen A/S is a maritime consultancy offering ship owners, operators, ship management companies, and maritime entities a unique combination of skills...

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