Communicating effectively across cultures requires more than language proficiency.
This professional development programme is designed for professionals working in international organisations who communicate with UK and US colleagues, managers, clients and other stakeholders.
The programme explores how cultural expectations influence communication, professional credibility, stakeholder relationships and the way expertise is perceived in global business environments.
Participants learn to recognise differences between Polish, British and American communication patterns and adapt their communication without losing clarity, authenticity or professional identity.
By the end of the programme, participants will be better equipped to:
- Recognise key differences between Polish, British and American communication styles and understand their impact on professional interactions.
- Adapt communication to different cultural expectations while maintaining clarity and authenticity.
- Communicate recommendations, risks and project updates with greater clarity and authority.
- Build trust and stronger working relationships with international stakeholders.
- Express disagreement and navigate indirect communication more effectively.
- Contribute with greater confidence and impact during global meetings.
- Communicate expertise and achievements in a way that strengthens professional visibility and credibility.
- Identify communication patterns that may unintentionally position an experienced professional as an executor rather than a strategic partner.
Six modules combining cross-cultural awareness with practical business communication.
The programme moves from understanding the cultural mechanisms behind communication to applying them in everyday professional situations, stakeholder relationships, meetings and career development.
The Hidden Communication Systems of the UK and US
Understanding the cultural foundations behind British and American communication and how they differ from common Polish communication patterns.
Common Friction Points in UK and US Collaboration
Identifying where Polish, British and American communication expectations most commonly clash and how these differences affect day-to-day collaboration.
Why Competent Professionals Lose Influence
Exploring perception shifts, over-explaining, executive communication, BLUF and the difference between communicating as an executor and communicating as a strategic partner.
Building Trust and Influence in UK and US Environments
Developing stronger stakeholder relationships through relationship-building, disagreement, feedback, indirect communication, risk communication and organisational awareness.
Building Authority in Global Meetings
Communicating project updates, recommendations and opinions with greater impact, responding to difficult questions and contributing effectively in senior and cross-functional meetings.
Professional Visibility and Career Progression
Understanding how communication influences professional visibility, perceived seniority and career progression in international organisations.
Designed for professionals working across borders, cultures and organisational levels.
The programme is particularly relevant for experienced specialists, managers and emerging leaders who work with UK or US stakeholders and want to communicate their expertise with greater clarity, confidence and influence.
It is suitable for professionals working in international teams, multinational organisations and roles involving cross-functional, client-facing or senior stakeholder communication.
Flexible professional development designed around international work.
Marta Kubacka specialises in business communication and cross-cultural communication in international working environments.
Her work focuses on helping professionals translate expertise into communication that strengthens credibility, influence and professional visibility when working across cultures.
She develops professional development programmes and delivers training for professionals and international teams, combining language, business communication and cross-cultural perspectives.
Information for Managers, HR and Learning & Development Teams
The programme may be funded by an employer as part of an employee's professional development plan where their role requires regular communication with UK, US or international stakeholders.
The learning objectives are particularly relevant to roles requiring cross-cultural collaboration, stakeholder management, international meetings, influence without direct authority and communication across different organisational levels.
An invoice can be issued in English and in EUR for employer-sponsored enrolment.
Cross-Cultural Business Communication
The fee includes access to the complete six-module programme, all video lessons and supporting learning materials.
The programme can be purchased individually or funded by an employer as part of professional development.
To enrol, please provide your invoicing details.
You will receive your invoice together with payment instructions and information on how to access the programme.
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Combine the complete six-module programme with an individual communication audit with Marta Kubacka: a personalised review of how you communicate, collaborate and position your expertise in an international workplace.
The audit focuses on your professional goals, specific workplace situations and feedback you have received. It explores where your intentions and the way others interpret your communication may differ, taking into account cultural expectations, stakeholder relationships and the scope of your role.
What we will focus on
- Reviewing real examples of your communication and the feedback you receive.
- Identifying patterns that may affect trust, collaboration, perceived seniority or influence.
- Exploring how to express disagreement, raise concerns and make recommendations while maintaining clarity and constructive working relationships.
- Agreeing practical priorities for change, linked to your role and professional goals.
This option is suited to professionals who want to connect the programme's frameworks with their own challenges and receive individual guidance on where to focus their development.
To enrol in the programme and audit package, please provide your invoicing details.
An invoice can be issued in English and in EUR for employer-sponsored development.
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