If you work with the Japanese, then you really need to understand the communication style.
Many a foreigner has made the mistake of believing ‘they all do business like us’.
Blogs for Culture Vultures
Cross-Cultural Tips for Remote and Virtual Teams
With the fall out of Coronavirus making itself known on a grand scale, it's fair to say that the development of competent remote and virtual teams is now a big priority for most training departments. Adapting to a world in which &n
How the Coronavirus is Changing Global Greeting Etiquette
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing havoc across the globe. Markets are in meltdown, flights have been grounded, gatherings banned and whole countries on lock down as the world tries to slow down its spread. Of the many areas of everyday life hit by the
3 Real-life Examples of Cultural Misunderstandings in Business
Need examples of cultural misunderstandings in business? In this blog, we are going to share real-life examples of cultural misunderstandings from our cross-cultural training work. We have picked 3 examples which highlight the most common challenges
8 Bonkers Aspects of the British Communication Style
The British communication style can be tricky for some foreigners. Their complex use of indirect messages, suggestion and insinuation can be confusing – in fact, it can drive you bonkers! So, in this blog we’re going to be looking at 8 things about t
What is Cross Cultural Training?
With culturally aware professionals having a distinct advantage over their peers, cross cultural training is an essential part of any professional person's development. International businesses increasingly cite cultural competence as a core re
10 Very Cool Facts About South Korean Culture
Discover some of the more unknown aspects of South Korean culture and society! Sometimes it's the quirky things a country or culture does that really gives us insights into the people. We've picked what we believe to be some of the more the co
Global virtual teams are nothing new.
However, they are predicted to become increasingly common due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manners mean a lot in Indian culture.
If you’re new to working with Indians, or planning on a business trip to India, it’s crucial you brush up on your etiquette.
Ask a business with a successful presence in Indonesia the secret of their success, it’s unlikely they would cite their amazing product or service as the reason.
Although a great product or service is an essential factor in business success for any company expanding overseas, the essential ingredient for success in Indonesia sits firmly upon the ability of individuals to navigate and harness Indonesian culture.
The recent surge of staff working from home has turned many leaders into ‘virtual’ leaders overnight.
In an environment where global collaboration tools are increasingly accessible, leaders are less likely to report technology as the biggest challenge.
Do you work with the Chinese?
If so, then there are some fundamental cultural concepts you need to be aware of.
Managing people from different cultures can be a challenge.
Different viewpoints, needs and expectations can manifest in many ways within multicultural teams.
If you want to communicate productively with British colleagues and customers, then it’s important to understand the UK communication style.
This will help you to make a good impression and deliver your message in a way that gets the outcomes you need.
Since email etiquette varies greatly across cultures, it can be hit and miss if you don’t understand the expectations of the people you are emailing.
Being unaware of the social cues or cultural norms of your recipient puts you at risk of miscommunicating or causing offense.
In this blog, we’re looking at how to become more culturally competent.
What steps can we take in order to work with people from other countries and cultures more effectively?
If you’re American and new to doing business with Saudis, then this blog is for you.
In it we will give you a quick-fire overview of some of the most common challenges faced by the two cultures when doing business.
In this blog, we’re looking at the definition of cultural awareness.
Within the training, education and research fields you will hear many terms, sometimes used interchangeably.
The Japanese culture can be tricky to understand.
The people have particular ways of doing things, polished over hundreds of years of history, that seem peculiar to the outsider.
Could South Korea’s hierarchical culture have caused planes to crash?
If you work or do business with South Koreans, you really need to understand hierarchy.
What would you draw to illustrate the meaning of 'culture'?
This is a little exercise we commonly use in cultural awareness training courses to get people thinking about how culture works.
Do you work with the Chinese?
A common challenge many foreigners come across is how to handle the word ‘no’.
Every country has its quirks, right?
Well, the Land of Hope and Freedom is no different.
When you’re doing business abroad, it’s critical to understand some of the dos and don’ts.
In this blog, we’re going to look at area we often cover in cross cultural training, lèse-majesté.
Foreigners working in Thailand can misunderstand the local culture in many ways.
Thais tend to be judged against values and standards that are alien to them which leads to their behaviours and actions being seen incorrectly.
Does Cultural Awareness training work?
Will investing in such training really offer any sort of ROI and help your staff?