Webinar: Intro to Norwegian Working Culture

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Webinar: Intro to Norwegian Working Culture

This is an online workshop that can be accessed from anywhere in the world, and is made for international university staff as well as their partners. We’ll explore the essentials of working life in Norway, giving you practical insights and real-life examples to help you feel prepared and at ease in your professional environment. The workshop lasts 1,5 hours and will follow for Q&A.

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Microsoft Teams

The course will cover:

  • Greetings, punctuality, workplace manners
  • Hierarchy and how “flat” Norwegian work culture truly is
  • Leadership styles: what leaders expect from you and what you can expect from them
  • Communication styles: directness, diplomacy, and feedback culture
  • Work-life balance: working hours, lunch culture, sick leave, and vacation norms, the role of trade unions

The webinar will be held by Lorelou Desjardins. She is originally from France but has also lived in 6 countries before moving to Norway, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Denmark and the UK. She is a trained lawyer, an author of 2 bestselling books about Norwegian culture and is a columnist is several Norwegian newspapers. With her company A Frog in the Fjord, she holds courses and conferences on Norwegian working culture and trains international teams to succeed in Norway. 

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