This 2-hour webinar combines cultural insight, practical examples from real Norwegian workplaces and group discussions.
It is designed for international employees working in the Arctic, especially UiT The Arctic University of Norway.
Norwegian workplaces are famous for flat hierarchies, flexibility, trust and work-life balance. But behind this apparently relaxed working culture lies a surprisingly complex set of unwritten rules.
Why does everyone need to be consulted before a decision is made? Why can a meeting that sounds perfectly friendly actually contain serious disagreement? How direct should you be when giving feedback? What do leaders expect from their employees and what can employees expect in return?
Participants will learn how to:
Do's and Don't's in a Norwegian workplace 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