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International work.
Networking and careers.
ASC offers courses, workshops and professional talks for employees in private and public organizations. For HR teams preparing colleagues for international work, professional events and further development.
Preparing to work and find your way in a new environment.
What we work on
People, conversations and possibilities.
International work and culture
Prepare employees for an overseas assignment, welcome international colleagues or put experience gained abroad to use. The offers also cover communication and ethical dilemmas across cultures.
Explore international workSmall talk and networking
Give employees a chance to practise before a conference, customer meeting or other professional event. We work on starting conversations, listening, including others and following up new contacts.
Explore small talk and networkingCareer development
Make time to explore experience, interests and further opportunities within the organization. The workshop provides a starting point for conversations between employees and managers about development.
Explore career developmentCourses and workshops
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Preparing for an international assignment
An international assignment involves both the work to be done and finding your way in a new environment. This course covers questions employees should consider before departure, from workplace expectations to relationships and daily life.
Who is it for?
Employees preparing for an international assignment. Relevant to HR teams preparing colleagues to work in another country.
Contact us about preparing employees for international assignments in your organization.
Returning from an international assignment
What does an employee bring home, and how can that experience be used? This course provides space to reflect on the assignment and prepare for the transition back to work and daily life at home.
Who is it for?
Employees approaching the end of an overseas assignment or who have recently returned. Relevant to HR teams supporting employees after international assignments.
Contact us about supporting employees returning from international assignments.
Working and living in Norway
A new job in Norway may also bring new ways of working, communicating and getting to know people. This course gives international employees space to ask questions and discuss their experiences of working and living in Norway.
Who is it for?
International employees who are new to Norway or want to understand their working environment better. Relevant to HR teams welcoming and supporting colleagues from other countries.
Contact us about a course for international employees in your organization.
Cross-cultural communication
When colleagues interpret the same situation differently, working together can become difficult. This course explores those differences and ways to make expectations clearer in international working environments.
Who is it for?
Employees working with colleagues, customers or partners across countries and cultural backgrounds. Relevant to HR teams supporting international teams and collaboration.
Contact us about communication and collaboration in your international working environment.
Ethics across cultures
What do we do when different expectations pull in different directions? This workshop starts with dilemmas that can arise when people from different backgrounds work together.
Who is it for?
Employees facing different norms and expectations in international work. Relevant to HR teams creating space for conversations about difficult choices at work.
Contact us about a workshop on ethical dilemmas in international work.
Small talk and networking in international settings
How do you approach someone you do not know at a conference or professional event? This workshop gives participants a chance to practise conversations before they face the situation.
Who is it for?
Employees attending conferences, customer meetings and other professional events, particularly in international settings. Relevant to HR teams preparing colleagues to meet and get to know other people.
Contact us about a workshop before an event or as part of employee development.
Career development for employees
What does an employee want to develop, and where could their experience be useful in the organization? This workshop gives employees time and structure to explore these questions.
Who is it for?
Employees taking part in career or talent development within their organization. Relevant to HR teams connecting employees' development interests with conversations about internal roles, tasks and opportunities.
Contact us about career development as part of your work with employees and talent.
Professional talks
A subject to bring people together.
Would you like a talk on international work, communication, networking or career development? Tell us about the audience and what you would like to put on the agenda.
Talk to us about a professional talkAbout ASC
Knowledge and experience.
Njål Andersen
Behind ASC is Njål Andersen, with 20 years of experience and an academic background as an associate professor at NTNU Business School. Experience and subject knowledge inform the work on questions employees encounter in working life.
The services on this website are booked through ASC.
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ASC offers assignments throughout Norway, with a particular focus on Oslo and Ålesund.
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