In part one of two, I share some embarrassing cross-cultural misunderstandings from my time living in East Africa. Hear about two of the biggest ones– and what they taught me about the country, the ...
In a globalized world, cultural dexterity is a strategic necessity. Why do so many global projects falter? Often, it isn’t because executives misread market data or underestimate competitors; it’s ...
A SUNY Cortland panel discussion on communication across cultures will examine ways in which two people can have different understandings of time, historical events and word meanings even when they ...
In this decade characterized by highly complex transformation endeavors, where cross-cultural projects are the norm rather than the exception, project managers face an unprecedented challenge: ...
Lack of cross-cultural awareness leads to misunderstandings, mistrust, and less effective patient care for certain patient populations. Beliefs in traditional medicine and the absence of programs that ...
In an age of global business, cultural misunderstandings can make or break deals worth millions. This is something I understand well from navigating the challenging transition from Egyptian ...
Different cultures don't see the world in the same way. What an American thinks is perfect manners may look imperfect to a business colleague from another culture. Even the appropriate amount of ...
As more businesses go global, a growing number of executives and administrative workers say they would benefit from international etiquette lessons to avoid cross-cultural misunderstandings. In a ...
JACKSON, Wyo. — There were plenty of examples from the past year of Asian tourists in Jackson Hole having trouble as a result of cross-cultural misunderstandings. A lack of true wildlife in heavily ...