Identity And International Success
Identity is core to a person’s view of self image. It’s how we perceive ourselves in relationship to our family, associates, and friends. Some cultures focus on individual goals, while others...
View ArticleAre You Being Polite?
Being polite might seem easy: Someone does something nice, you say “thank you,” right? As it turns out, that all depends on your location. Manners are different all over the world. And just as every...
View ArticleHow Business Culture Affects Your Business
In the global business world, communication is imperative for the successful execution of daily operations. Understanding the importance of culture and respecting the role it plays in the business...
View ArticleThe Global Opportunity
The global economy is recovering. There are incredible opportunities for new business… but only if you take time to learn about the challenges too. International business present challenges that...
View ArticleHow To Go Global
The American market for almost everything is huge, but there is far more purchasing power outside the U.S. For businesses that are ready to “go global,” the world is their oyster. But “going global”...
View ArticleHow Leadership Differs Around The World
There is no single management tool that can work in the global landscape. Learning to adapt the management style of our home culture to that of our multinational team is the prerequisite to success....
View ArticleThis Is Horrible Management Advice
Most management advice you find online is going to teach the wrong skills if you have a multinational team, if you are working anywhere outside the Westernized world, or if you regularly interact with...
View ArticleCoordinating The Multinational Project (Don’t Use Basecamp)
Managing a multinational project spread across continents is hard. How do you stay on top of the project, and make sure your team is working smoothly? Part of the answer is to use the right tools. That...
View ArticleStaying Organized With Overseas Teams
As an international project manager, you have to know how to stay organized, and you need to know what your entire team is doing every moment. You’ve got to be sure that one team isn’t being held up,...
View ArticleInspiring Innovation Across Global Teams (Part 1)
Different cultures often have different ideas about innovation. Some foster innovation, while other cultures excel at copying or refining other people’s ideas. Understanding your global team’s approach...
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