ABOUT
Who we are, our expertise, and what you can expect of us.
WHO WE ARE: INTERCULTURAL SPECIALISTS
Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists is an Australian, Queensland-based consultancy. We specialise in cross-cultural business and relational skills to boost your international and cross-cultural capabilities.
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Our mission is to help our clients apply Cultural Intelligence (CQ) as an essential business tool for addressing barriers to peak business performance.
Our consultancy services include intercultural coaching, training and advice.
Our clients are professionals who lead international or culturally diverse teams, manage change for international Merger & Acquisitions, manage global mobility, conduct international trade and investment attraction, and who operate in international education, tourism, healthcare and other global industries.
We believe that Cultural Intelligence is often the missing link to peak business performance that organisations often overlook.
We focus on helping clients understand deep-rooted cross-cultural differences between business mindsets, communication styles, values and attitudes – all of which can make or break meaningful relationships and business deals.
Our signature Scenario-Based Learning methodology results in deeper and longer-lasting understanding among coaching and training participants as they delve into real-life challenges.
Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists is owned and operated by Craig Shim, one of Australia’s leading qualified intercultural business consultants. With over two decades of global experience, his expertise is sought after by globally recognised organisations like Air New Zealand, Boeing, BP, Mastercard, Nike, and PepsiCo.
In addition to coaching and training multinational corporations, Craig also advises diplomats, the Australian Government's Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Australian Public Service Commission, and various United Nations agencies.
Craig is also the co-founder of Project Global Citizen, a worldwide movement helping students develop cultural competence as a foundation for global citizenship.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Our Promise
PRACTICAL INTERCULTURAL ADVICE
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You have the industry expertise. We have the specialist insights to boost your international and cross-cultural capabilities.
Our programs are designed by Craig Shim, one of Australia's leading intercultural practitioners, in collaboration with our global network of Subject Matter Experts.
BUSINESS-FOCUSSED SOLUTIONS
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We help you understand deep rooted cultural mindsets so that you can apply cross-cultural business strategies in any situation.
By delving much deeper than basic business etiquette and customs, our cross-cultural insights will help improve your business capabilities and competitiveness.
REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS
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We are Australia’s only intercultural consultancy to exclusively use Scenario-Based Learning in our coaching and training.
This means you'll gain a deeper and longer-lasting understanding of practical cross-cultural strategies for immediate application in your specific situation.
IN CASE WE HAVEN'T YET MET
As a qualified intercultural business consultant, I specialise in helping people enhance their cross-cultural business and relational skills.
Through my Australian, Queensland-based consultancy, Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists, I provide coaching, training and advice to corporate and government clients seeking to boost their international and cross-cultural capabilities.
I am also the co-founder of Project Global Citizen, a global movement helping students develop cultural competence as a foundation for global citizenship.
Having lived abroad for much of my professional life, I’ve gained first-hand insights into how cultural competency is crucial for building strong, lasting business and personal relationships.
I believe that cultural intelligence is key to creating a more respectful, happier society, one cross-cultural relationship at a time. This belief drives my passion for developing opportunities for better cross-cultural understanding and engagement.
Wishing you success with your cross-cultural relations.
Craig Shim, Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists
CRAIG SHIM'S OTHER PROFESSIONAL ROLES
My professional life extends beyond Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists. Here's a snapshot of some other roles I'm proud to hold.
- Co-Founder, Project Global Citizen, a worldwide movement helping students develop cultural competence as a foundation for global citizenship
- Immediate Past President, The Hills & Districts Chamber of Commerce
- Panel Member, MOSAIC Learning Design Advisory Panel, Australian Public Service Commission
- Committee Member, Mayor’s 2032 Olympics Legacy Working Group, City of Moreton Bay
- Taskforce Member, Regional Economic Development Strategy Taskforce (2021-2024), City of Moreton Bay
- Chairperson, Cultural Inclusiveness and Olympics Legacy Committee, The Hills & Districts Chamber of Commerce
