Cross cultural relations

Publication: LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
Practical reflections on the French and British in Business

The need to understand cultural factors is critical to developing relationships in business. Misunderstandings can arise if this is not realised, and relationships will fail as a result of factors that are easily avoidable. Read more on the pulication Light at the end of the tunnel

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Chaired by Peter Alfandary, Deputy President of The French Chamber of Commerce

Peter is Head of Reed Smith’s French Business Group and has been involved in cross cultural relations for over 30 years. He has been closely involved at all levels in law firm marketing strategy and implementation, including the training and individual coaching of other lawyers. Peter is bi-lingual in French, having been educated at the French Lycée in London and in 2003 was made Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur in recognition of his services to Anglo-French business relations. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics. Peter is Deputy President of the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain.

Aims & objectives

This Forum is aimed specifically at senior leaders from different backgrounds who share a great passion and experience in cross cultural management issues and bi-cultural business environments.

Since its creation in May 2009, the Forum has been actively working as a ‘think tank’ of best practice towards its objectives:  promoting a better understanding of business culture in France and in the UK, and disseminating cross cultural know-how to Chamber members.

To help achieve goals, the Forum is organised around 3 core groups of committed individuals who meet regularly sharing valuable tips, anecdotes, do’s & don’ts , to ultimately produce practical tools to help businesses.

There is a lot to be expected from this ambitious Forum which is has recently published a booklet ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ focussed on bridging the divide between French and British business practices.

For more information, please find here an article from INFO Magazine Cross cultural relations forum information  (pdf)

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