Where's Texas?

Our Pre-departure Orientation was conducted by Mr. Nathan DeWitt of Intec Japan, on July 10th, 2010 at Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo.

	ネイザン・デウィット （Nathan L. DeWitt） インテック･ジャパン　ICTトレーナー。 インテック・ジャパン専任講師。 米国のオハイオ大学卒（数学専攻）。米国フェニックス大学　国際経営学修士（MMI)

Pre-Departure Orientation Schedule:

Early afternoon - Skype with Texas Office

15:00 Introduction and Icebreaking (Birchley)

16:00 Introduction to US Politics (McCasland)

17:00 Instructor introduction and purpose of training (Dewitt)

17:05 Philosophy of training (‘do’s and don’ts’ + conceptual ‘maps’ of communication = deeper understanding)

17:10 Importance of Objectivity & Culture

17:20 Map 1: Education & Business

17:35 Reason for these complaints are Golf & Rugby tendencies in discussions, meetings and presentations

17:40 Self Analysis

17:50 BREAK

18:00 Map 2: Message Transfer (Low Context / High Context)

18:30 Potential for loss of time and money (three scenarios)

18:40 Map 3: Illusion of Equality w/self-analysis

19:00 Interruptions and assertiveness activities

19:20 Final comments and advice

19:25 Homework: Naruhodo point, Nattokushitenai point, Tsukaesou point (E-mail report form or via SKYPE)