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...

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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:...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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