Registration
Deadline: Tuesday, April 20, 23.59 pm.
Event introduction
The International Staff Mobility Office (ISMO), together with the international office at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), are pleased to invite all international staff to a social get-together on April 27, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Free pizza and sodas will be served, and in the spirit of the proud Norwegian tradition of "Lønningspils", both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be bought in the bar. Bring your colleagues, Norwegians as well as internationals, and join us at Frokostkjelleren at Karl Johans gate 4 in Oslo. At 6 pm the Canadian rocket scientist, Julien Bourrelle (monda.no), will entertain us with his humorous gleanings on how to socialize with that very elusive and shy creature - the Norwegian.
About the speaker
Julien S. Bourrelle is an international keynote speaker, rocket scientist, entrepreneur and bestselling author born in Canada. He studied astronautic engineering in five countries where he adapted his lifestyle to the local cultures. Julien moved to Scandinavia in 2009 on a PhD scholarship. Five years later, he published his first book about culture which became a local best seller. Julien uses his pragmatic engineering background and his personal cultural encounters in his entertaining lectures about culture and cultural differences. He received several acknowledgements for his work bridging culture, including from HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. Julien is a public figure and one of the best-known keynote speakers in Norway with a focus on cross-cultural communication.
Cracking the Norwegian Code
Julien's popular lecture "Cracking the Norwegian Code" is full of humor and reflects inputs about Norwegian culture and cultural differences. Through entertaining stories and simple illustrations, you will learn about behaviors, norms, role models and values that influence interpersonal interactions in Norway. You will understand better the Norwegian social logic, verbal and non-verbal communication, politeness, relationships, emotions, trust, feedback, equality, leadership, decisions making processes and much more.
Organizer
ISMO - International Staff Mobility Office