Norway–Ukraine Building and Construction Hub: Cultural Differences and Barriers in Norwegian-Ukrainian Collaboration

Norway–Ukraine Building and Construction Hub invites you to:
Rebuilding Ukraine: How Can We Build Strong Partnerships Across Borders?
Welcome to the third open webinar of the Norway–Ukraine Building and Construction Hub.
Norway and Ukraine have much to gain from closer collaboration in the construction, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. At the same time, we know that successful projects involve more than technology, financing, and contracts. They are built on people, relationships, and mutual understanding.
For organizations seeking to collaborate with Ukrainian partners, cultural differences can influence everything from communication and expectation management to decision-making processes and trust-building. It is often not the major differences that create challenges, but the differences we are not aware of.
On November 19, the Norway–Ukraine Building and Construction Hub invites you to a webinar on cultural differences and barriers between Norway and Ukraine.
Drawing on perspectives from both Norwegian and Ukrainian stakeholders, we will explore how to bridge different workplace cultures and create stronger foundations for future collaboration.
During this session, you will:
- Gain insights into cultural differences that may affect collaboration between Norwegian and Ukrainian organizations
- Learn how trust and professional relationships are built in different cultural contexts
- Hear firsthand experiences from professionals working across both countries
- Receive practical advice on communication, collaboration, and partnership development
- Expand your network and deepen your understanding of opportunities in Ukraine
Whether you are already involved in activities in Ukraine, exploring potential opportunities, or simply seeking a better understanding of the market, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help reduce barriers and strengthen future collaboration efforts.
Agenda
The program is currently being developed and will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Preliminary topics:
Norwegian perspectives on collaboration with Ukraine
Ukrainian perspectives on collaboration with Norway
Cultural differences in workplace practices and project delivery
How to build trust, relationships, and long-term partnerships
Experiences and reflections from professionals with hands-on experience in both countries
Questions and discussion
The agenda will be updated on an ongoing basis.

Questions?
| Place? | Online via Teams |
| Time? | Thursday 19, November 2026 Time: 09.00 to 10:30 |
| Who? | Open for everyone |
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