The document discusses the importance of relocation training for international managers moving to Nepal. It provides context on Nepali culture, communication norms, and the business impact of international relocation. Effective relocation training programs should prepare managers and their spouses for cultural adjustment, reduce stress, and ensure spouse satisfaction. Such training is critical to supporting international assignees and avoiding relocation failures. The training should cover topics like cross-cultural skills, language, and helping families integrate into the local community.

1. Relocation to Nepal

3. Contents:
 Introduction about Nepal
 Traits Of An International Manager
 Difference In Communication Skills In Nepal
 Impact On Our Business
 Need Of Relocation Training And Inclusion Of
Spouse
 HR Designing Program

4. About Nepal..
 The rich culture of Nepal is a unique
combination of tradition and novelty. The
traditions are followed as they were and new
customs are created to keep pace with the
changing times.
 The mountain kingdom of Nepal is multi-ethic
and multi-lingual. The land is rich with unique
cultural groups like Tharu,Yadav, Ahir, Newars
and others.

5.  People Of Nepal: Nepalese are culturally
warm, hospitable and affectionate hosts who place
their heart above their head. Religion is the
lifeblood of the Nepalese. Officially it is a Hindu
country, but in practice the religion is a syncretism
of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs.
 Art and Crafts of Nepal: The 2 millennium old
Hindu and Buddhist heritage has survived various
onslaughts and is still influencing the Nepalese art
and craft tradition.
 Nepali Music: The rhythm, beats, bounce of
Nepali traditional folk and classical music is
spiritual, entertaining and is associated with every
event in Nepal. E.g. birth, marriage, festivals or
National events.

6.  Fairs and Festivals in Nepal: it has a vibrant Hindu
past and that's reflected in most of its festivals and
celebrations. Nepal has had a constant history of
cultural exchange with India. Therefore most of the
Hindu festivals that are celebrated in India are
celebrated in Nepal like Dipawali and Holi.
 Cuisines of Nepal: The most prevalent and main
course Nepali dish is 'Daal, Bhaat and Tarkaari'
(lentils, rice, vegetable curry respectively).

7.  Language Of Nepal:Almost all of these
ethnic groups have their own languages.
 Official language: Nepali or Nepalese.
 Others: Newari (spoken by Newar
community), Bhojpuri, Awadhi and Maithali
(spoken by immigrants from Bihar, Utter
Pradesh)

8. Traits of an International manager
 Cross-cultural skills: Ability to identify
cultural differences and overcome them by
choosing the right form of communication and
by adapting the management practices to the
local context.
 Analytical skills: To refine their ability to
scale up, reduce complexity and find the right
mix between local adaptation, cross-border
standardization and global merchandize.
 Technical skills: to be able to think through
issues about the firm: foreign market
selection; market entry timing and speed;
choice of market entry mode; offshoring
decisions; transfer pricing etc

9. TO SUM UP..
Strong communication skills-verbal and non-
verbal.
Well educated about market, international-
national issues, firms and business.
Diplomatic and mature attitude in making
relationships.
Flexible, adaptive and sensitive to a new
culture.
Stress manager and Conflict resolver.

10. Cultural differences in Nepal
 Affection between men and women is
selfdom expressed. Hugging or hand-
holding are offensive. But it is acceptable
for two men to walk hand in hand.
 Bargaining is to be expected. Don‟t
bargain if you‟re not really interested. If
your price is accepted, don‟t try to back
out, and don‟t try to get an even lower
price.

11.  Clothing is conservative.
Men should not go bare- chest
and shorts should be avoided.
Women should avoid bare
shoulders or
shorts. Ties and suits are not
necessary
except for special occasions.
 Jutho (impurity) refers to food that
is ritually polluted and therefore
inedible; any food which has come
into contact, either directly or
indirectly with the month becomes
“jutho”.

12. How communication skills in
Nepal change..
 Anger is best not expressed openly. It causes
you and the person you‟re mad at loss of face.
 Baksheesh is an extra payment for a service
performed and is usually given to porters or
laborers at the end of the job. (money or clothes)
 Conversations may have „dead‟ patches.
Nepalese are not uncomfortable with silence.
 Gifts are rarely given and seldom opened in
front of the person who has given it.

13.  Heads are sacred and should be
treated
with respect. Never take a topi
(hat) off a
man‟s head, even in fun.
 Invitations often arrive at the last
moment. Don‟t be surprised or
offended, it happens to everyone.
If you‟re busy, even a short
appearance is enough.
 Left hand is never used to pass or
accept things, whether food at the
table or money with a shopkeeper.

14. Impact on business
 Creating a positive global image of the
organisation.
 Bringing in new business deals and increasing
future perspectives.
 Better Inter-organizational and Intra-organizational
healthy relationships.
 Increase in goodwill, trust and confidence with
firm.

15. Need for Relocation Training:
 To find suitable candidates
 Better understanding of a new culture, work environment,
people in the new country
 For improving the career growth of the employees
 Adjusting to new environment by getting prepared
 To eliminate Partner Dissatisfaction (spouse training
program)
 To remove the fear of relocation of employees
 For making the manager more confidence and ready

16. Benefits and need of spouse
training
 Prepares the individual/family mentally for the
move and provide counselling
 To increase cross cultural understanding
 Reduces stress and anxiety
 Motivates and increase confidence
 To make the family comfortable in a new
environment
 To reduce the chances of relocation failure

17. Relocation Training for International
Assignees: Why is it so important?
It‟s not difficult to imagine the stress an
international assignee might experience
when changing his/her comfortable office
to an unfamiliar one in Nepal. International
assignees often react to stress by
expressing some of the following:
• General fatigue
• Lack of efficiency
• Lack of initiative
• Difficulty prioritizing
• Slower reaction to time
• Frustration and irritation

18. Training Programme:
It is carried out to help the
candidate be prepared for the
move. It has many categories
like :
 Cross Cultural Relocation
Training
 Culture and Language Training
 Culture Shock training
 International Assignment
Programme
 Spouse Training
 Assistance over telephone
 Repatriation Training

19. It includes steps like:
 Conduct Psychological test of the candidates
 Choose a few candidates whom you want send for the
project
 Select the most suitable candidates
 Conduct Relocation Training which includes teaching
about communication skills, cultural differences
 Conduct spouse training so as to involve family
 Give knowledge about organisation and work assignment
thoroughly

20. Best Practices to Support Assignees
 Welcoming and orientation. Provide a point of contact for the newly arrived family.
 Employment liaison. Finding purposeful work for spouses can be key to successful
adjustment, and the provision of multiple employment resources should be made
available
 Education liaison. Most relocation companies provides information and contacts for
local schools, but offering managed support programs for youths and childcare
resources is also beneficial.
 Information and resource management. Making resources such as internet and
intranet access is helpful in the interim period until home access is established, as
well as literature and events in the local culture.
 Guidance and referral. Offering services such as confidential counseling, as well as
resources and referrals for such issues as divorce, spouse/child abuse, adoption,
death, and mental health concerns.
 Community liaison. Cultivate relationships with community and social organizations
and local resources that can benefit expatriates.
 Events and cultural programming. Cultural events as well as informative programs
and workshops on host-country culture help families to orient and adjust to the new
culture.
 Crisis management and security liaison. Relaying security information to the
community. This includes ensuring crisis preparedness, emergency evacuation
information through alerts and seminars, as well as rebuilding the community after a
crisis.

21. International
Training and It is an
Development Investment
is Not a Cost

22. THANK YOU…!