Mind the Gap: Bridging Franco-American Cultural Differences at Work

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Name: Mind the Gap: Bridging Franco-American Cultural Differences at Work
Date: June 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
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Event Description:
Mind the Gap:  Bridging Franco-American Cultural Differences at Work
Despite the long-standing friendship between the U.S. and France, the cultural gaps between French and Americans are as different as Coca-Cola and a fine Bordeaux. In today’s fast-paced and complex global environment, increasing understanding of the impact culture has on communication and work practices is the key to driving harmonious working relationships between the two cultures. This interactive presentation will highlight some of the historical and cultural factors that have shaped the beliefs and values in each country and how they impact behaviors at work. FACC Atlanta members will gain new insights into the main barriers that impede communication and collaboration and learn tips to optimize engagement with their French or American colleagues and clients.
 
Presenter
Julia Gaspar-Bates, M.A., is President of Intercultural Alliances, LLC (www.interculturalalliances.com) a cross-cultural training and consulting firm based in Washington DC. A British-American, Julia started her career in Paris, where she lived and worked for nearly eight years. She has trained thousands of leaders and teams on five continents to help them increase their intercultural sensitivity, knowledge, and skills to successfully navigate the complexities and opportunities of working across cultural and geographic borders. Julia is currently co-writing a book with a colleague in Paris on cultural differences between the French and Americans at work, a journey that has only deepened her awareness of the cultural differences between the two countries and how to best resolve them. Julia holds a Master’s of Arts in Intercultural Relations and spent 10 years teaching at George Washington University. She is also an active member of the FACC Washington DC for whom she has given frequent presentations over the years.
 
Location:
Webinar (virtual)
Date/Time Information:
Thursday June 5 from 12:00-1:30pm
 
Fees/Admission:
Free, but registration required
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