Introduction to the Hofstede Centre
Established in 2012, the Hofstede Centre is a sister organisation of itim international culture &
management consultants. In 1985 itim international was founded to create cultural
competence for global organisations and their staffs throughout the world. The itim approach
is based on extensive research into national and organisational values and practices
worldwide, at the core of which lies the work of world-wide renowned Professor Geert
Hofstede.
With the endorsement of Professor Geert Hofstede, the doors of the Hofstede Centre opened at
the beginning of 2012. We reach out to all of those who want to get more insight into professor
Hofstede’s research. The Hofstede Centre’s main goal is to offer high quality education in the
field of culture and management based on academic research and practical experience.
Educational focus
Training is offered in the field of Intercultural Management, based on Hofstede’s
six
dimensions:
Power Distance
Collectivism versus Individualism
Femininity versus Masculinity
Uncertainty Avoidance
Short Term versus Long Term Orientation
Indulgence versus Restraint
Training is also offered in the field of Organisational Culture, based on Hofstede’s research
from the end of the eighties which resulted in a six dimensional model and subdimensions that
has been further developed by Bob Waisfisz (the founder of itim international).
The Hofstede Centre currently offers two programmes. These are:
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Accredited lecturer (Intercultural management and Organisational Culture)
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Accredited OC practioner (Organisational Culture)
Furthermore The Hofstede Centre functions as the Certification Agency for itim international
licensees.
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Courses
Accredited Lecturer in Intercultural Management and Organisational Culture
Your background:
You are familiar with the 5-D Model or interested in using culture in your daily work, you want
to deepen your knowledge and increase your understanding of the applications of the
dimensions and you are currently working for example as a university teacher, an international
consultant, a HR professional, etc.
Our offer:
We offer you an intensive two day train the trainers course on the six dimensions on national
culture and on Hofstede´s organisational culture model. Upon completion of this train-thetrainers course The Hofstede Centre will grant you the title of Accredited Lecturer.
Course Programme:
Day 1
Day 2
Prof. Hofstede’s cultural quest
Short term versus Long Term Orientation
introduction into his research
Asia versus the rest of the world
Power Distance
Indulgence versus Restraint
Inside Out with exercises
The latest dimension
Lunch
Lunch
Collectivism – Individualism
The Hofstede Model
Inside Out with a case study
on strategy, organisational culture and change
Femininity – Masculinity
Practical Application of Hofstede’s
Inside Out with exercises
Dimensions
Dinner
Uncertainty Avoidance
Inside Out with a case study
Dates in 2012:
21- 22 May
8- 9 October
18 - 19 June
12- 13 November
27 - 28 August
17 - 18 December
Arabiankatu 12, FIN-00560 Helsinki, Finland
www.itim.org & www.geert-hofstede.com
Benefits:
When you complete the train-the-trainers course and become an accredited lecturer you will
experience the following benefits:
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Getting insight into the 6-D Model that goes deeper than reading the book
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First hand practical applications of the combination of dimensions to be used in your
daily working life from an organization who has over 25 years of experience applying
the model
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Insight in the combination of the National Culture model with the Organisational
Culture model.
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Opportunity to further develop mutual understanding and respect among people from
different cultural backgrounds
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Physical and virtual meeting platform to exchange and interact with experienced
intercultural and management specialists
Your investment:
We ask for an investment of 1.500 Euro for your education in order to become a, by the
Hofstede Centre, Culture & Management Accredited Lecturer.
In return for this investment you will receive all of the following:
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a 2-day train-the-trainers including evening programme by top consultants of itim
international who have over 15 years of work experience in applying Hofstede’s theory.
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Navigation in the field of culture and management, based on the combination of
Hofstede’s 6 dimensions and his Organisational Culture model.
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Course binder with reading materials by prof. Hofstede
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5-D pocket guide
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Connection to a cultural knowledge community
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Access to conferences organized by the Hofstede Centre focused on the latest cultural
insights.
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Course location, lunches, refreshments and one dinner.
Accredited OC Practioner
Your background:
You are familiar with or interested in using culture from a management perspective, you want
to deepen your knowledge and increase your understanding of the applications of Hofstede´s
organizational cultural dimensions and you are currently involved in change processes.
For more information on this program please have a look at
http://itimfocus.org/images/info_accredited_practitioner.pdf
Arabiankatu 12, FIN-00560 Helsinki, Finland
www.itim.org & www.geert-hofstede.com
Registration
Are you interested and would like to sign up for an accredited culture & management lecturer
course? On our website we show you all upcoming dates and locations. Please go to
http://www.itim.org/course_request2.html choose the most suitable date and submit the
registration form. You will receive a confirmation directly. We are looking forward to welcome
you to the Hofstede Centre and to make you an Accredited Lecturer.
Yours sincerely,
Egbert Schram
Managing Director
itim international
Arabiankatu 12, FIN-00560 Helsinki, Finland
www.itim.org & www.geert-hofstede.com