Cultural and communication differences exist in many capacities. In business, international managers often see differences in how meetings are used and conducted among cultures. In some regions, meetings are used to approve key decisions, as opposed to debate the merits of one strategy over another. Where meetings are used to…
The days of global strategy forethought are long past. Today having a global strategy is a business mandate. It requires identifying and responding to business opportunities and weaknesses while also being intentionally alert to threats and your own strengths in both foreign and domestic markets. Additionally it implies the use…
Developing successful business messages for non-English speaking audiences requires a well-thought strategy. While you may already know your audience, you may want to consider how your audience will use the information, whether it will be needed for future reference and how certain media channels may be more applicable than others. …
You might be familiar with the old adage, “We cannot escape our culture,” which is true. Our culture identifies behavioral patterns and beliefs that we share in common with others in our society but which may differ radically from patterns of other groups. According to Gerald Schoolcraft, of 24 Hour…
Usually the problems we experience when working with other cultures relate to communication. Unfortunately, no matter how much we think we know about the other culture, communication problems will persist. What is necessary is clarity, precision, active listening and trust. The qualities that help managers communicating effectively in international business…
In business, some of your most valuable assets are the way you speak, write, and exercise your interpersonal skills. However, the top communicators, those who have established a reputation for success in business and getting things done, share several common characteristics that set them apart as expert writers, speakers, listeners…