Overview

Effective cross-cultural and international management is crucial in a world that is becoming more interconnected. This course gives students the tools, frameworks, and practical knowledge they need to comprehend and handle the challenges of doing business internationally. Students will learn how best practices for managing international teams, cross-cultural communication, and global leadership. The course encourages the development of a global mindset and strategic agility by combining cases, simulations, and introspection.

Program Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Analyze how cultural contexts shape managerial behavior.
• Apply OB concepts to manage complexity, ambiguity, and conflict across borders.
• Reflect on intercultural competencies and areas for growth.
• Develop strategies for effective communication and leadership in multicultural teams.
• Evaluate international collaboration strategies from an OB perspective.

Who should attend

Faculty

Namrata Goyal is Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at ESADE Business School, where she also serves as Academic Director of the Decision Lab. Her teaching and research focus on decision making, social influence, and leadership—particularly in complex, multicultural environments. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the New School for Social Research in New York City and completed her postdoctoral research at Columbia Business School. Her work has been published in leading academic journals and featured by media outlets such as the BBC. In 2023, she was recognized as one of the world’s top 40 under 40 MBA professors by Poets & Quants. In addition to her academic work, Namrata has designed and delivered executive education programs for major companies in Spain, helping leaders navigate complexity, enhance cultural intelligence, and drive organizational change. At ESADE, she teaches in the MBA program, bringing a dynamic, evidence-based approach to leadership development.

How to finance your training 

•  Financial support from the State 

Luxembourg School of Business is accredited by the Luxembourg Ministry of Higher Education and Research and recognized as a continuing education organization. As a result, your company can benefit from financial aid from the Luxembourgish state for the training of its employees.

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• Tax Deductibility for individual

Any taxpayer with net income from a salaried occupation may deduct the cost of professional development as business expenses (frais d’obtention) from his taxable income from the salaried occupation. Further training expenses which are related to the taxpayer’s current activity fall within the scope of the acquisition costs of article 105 of the ITA and are therefore deductible from taxable income.

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Certificate

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate to add to your CV and LinkedIn profile.

Practical information

The course takes place from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Contact

Sacha Haddad

Customer Experience Manager

M: (+352) 691 733 303

E: sacha.haddad@luxsb.lu