Cultural Differences Between North and South America
Cultural Differences Between North and South America: The North is Not the South Well, of course, the north is not the south in any context, certainly not in terms of geography. In terms of doing business, none of us are really interested in geography and distance by...
How International Business Schools can Benefit from Cultural Competence
International Business Schools... Reading that title might make you believe that they pay attention to cultural competency (development). You'd be surprised how many simply call themselves "International" just because they have international students. But that does...
Tell me Something I don’t Know
THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION: Tell Me Something I Don’t Know As you’ve come to get familiar with my topic on culture and cultural differences within the association community, my statement is: “nothing is culturally neutral”. So is the case with learning and education:...
International Mergers and Acquisitions Cultural Implications
What are International Mergers and Acquisitions? [4-min read] Of course the title: "international mergers and acquisitions" is clear; having said that, most of the so-called international mergers and acquisitions turn out not to be mergers, but rather... acquisitions....
Work After Corona; Will it be Different?
Work After Corona, will it be different? [4-min read] Not another article about Corona... Or maybe this one will be different; In this article, we'd like to talk about work after Corona. Will it be the same (back to "normal") or will there be a "new normal"? And above...
Global Talent Sourcing, Culture Shock, and Cultural Competency
Why Global Talent Sourcing from Other Countries? [4-min read] With the constant and rapidly changing technology around us, there seems to be more and more of a need for specialized, usually technical personnel. The flow or sourcing of global talent (read more here)...
How to adapt to a different culture
How to Adapt to a Different Culture [4-min read] A few years ago, I wrote an article called: "When in Rome…Act Normal." It related to a visit by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Atlanta as part of a trade mission. When he took the podium to address an...
Doing Business in India Explained
Doing Business in India Explained and How to do Business in India [4-min read] Question: Doing Business in India? Here are some quick tips Answer: (below) Respect the hierarchy and don't jump "rank" (skipping a layer of hierarchy) Loss of face is real. So, be...
Language Barriers in International Business
Overcoming Language Barriers in International Business Effective communication is vital when it comes to expanding your business overseas. As much as you are thinking of the cultural, financial, and legal considerations for your international business, you must also...