Choosing an intercultural trainer isn't easy. What you're looking for is competence at a fair price.But how do you recognize true competence?
First off, find out if the trainer has:

- a minimum of three years
as an intercultural facilitator

- experience working abroad
(where and when?)

- the ability to communicate in more
then one language

- an understanding of the relativity of values
(if the person says, "Culture X is actually
the best", look for somebody else)

It's also important to know what conceptual models of culture will be used and what the seminar objectives are (as seen by the trainer).

Finally, if you were to ask only one question, this is it:

"What are the characteristics of an interculturally-competent person?"

The answer should not only convince you the trainer knows what he or she is doing, but should sell you on the importance of intercultural training in general.