Intercultural personnel development

This master’s thesis examines the importance of intercultural competence in the personnel development of multinational companies. In a globalized working world, it is a key qualification for successful cooperation in culturally diverse teams. The thesis analyzes how personnel development measures such as training, language courses and preparation abroad can specifically promote intercultural competence among employees. Intercultural competence not only strengthens cultural sensitivity, but also contributes significantly to the company’s success. Special emphasis is placed on the integration of expatriates, the promotion of intercultural teamwork and the importance of an open corporate culture.A practice-oriented catalog of measures offers companies concrete approaches for implementing programs based on the findings of this thesis. The master’s thesis thus underlines the central role of intercultural competence as an indispensable skill in the globalized business world.