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France–Japan : Working Successfully with French Colleagues. Understanding French Decision-Making, Communication and Business Culture

CCI France Japon, Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Building, L'Espace 1F, 2-chōme-2-2 Nihonbashi honchō Chuo City, 103-0023, Tokyo
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Event language(s)
Japanese

Deadline for registration: Friday 25 September 2026 - 6:15 PM (UTC+9)

Price: CCIFJ Member 45.000 JPY (excluding VAT)
Non-Member 55.000 JPY (excluding VAT)

For cancellation made one week before the training, we would ask you to send a substitute, otherwise we will apply a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made on the previous day and the day of the seminar will be fully charged.
CCIFJ is reserving the right to cancel or shift to another appropriate date if the minimum number of registrants is not satisfied.

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Improve collaboration with French colleagues by understanding decision-making, communication styles, and key Franco-Japanese cultural differences.

FRANCE-JAPAN
WORKING SUCCESSFULLY WITH FRENCH COLLEAGUES
Understanding French Decision-Making, Communication and Business Culture

 

Date : September 30, 2026 (Wed) | Time: 9 AM - 12 PM

Language: Japanese


Program Content

1. Understanding French and Japanese Cultural Values

  • Cultural values and behavioural patterns
  • Individualism versus collectivism
  • Direct versus indirect communication

2. Exploring Cross-Cultural Differences

  • The importance of process
  • Time perception and decision-making
  • Common differences in French and Japanese business practices

3. Practical Recommendations for Working with French Colleagues

  • Practical advice for effective collaboration
  • Understanding common cross-cultural situations
  • Questions & Answers

This version stays strictly aligned with the agenda and objectives you provided, without introducing additional concepts.

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Better understand the cultural values and behavioural patterns of both France and Japan
  • Reduce misunderstandings in cross-cultural business environments
  • Build long-term, trust-based collaboration with French counterparts

 

TRAINER

Midori Maki
Midori is an intercultural consultant specializing in Franco-Japanese business relations.
She supports organizations in strengthening collaboration between French and Japanese teams, with a particular focus on communication, mutual understanding, and collective effectiveness.

www.midorimaki.com

 

CONTACT

Alice Frantz - Learning & Development Manager
a.frantz@ccifj.or.jp

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