Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 3. Communication Challenges in a Diverse, Global Marketplace
"'The interview is an elimination process," says Dr.
"When I am asked to explain how my five-step CLEAR method can be helpful to a client in a single sentence, this is what I say: it is a way to build bridges, instead of walls, when communicating across cultures.
"In the world of international business, it's critical to know your words will be understood by people from another country, or it could spell disaster.
"Knowing what you do not know is a sign of wisdom, according to Greek philosopher Socrates.
"After a recent session a client told me that, “You’re a magician.
"Get hired by thinking like the employer.
"Trust is an important issue when working across cultures.
"I tell my clients and seminar participants that discomfort is an unavoidable part of changing how they communicate.
"Law firm Cooney & Conway created a helpful infographic highlighting obscure laws from 11 countries which could land you in hot water if you break them.
"Tina Nicolai estimates she's read more than 40,000 résumés since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010.
Chris Weller presents the 18 spaces - as a one page presentation, or as a slide show.
"Many commentators suggest that gender diversity in the corporate boardroom improves company performance because of the different points of view and experience it offers.
"Top tips for building a presentation that matters and a Five-part Structure that will help turn your presentation into a conversation.
"Here are my choices for The Best Sites For Learning About The World’s Different Cultures (and are accessible to English Language Learners): .
Baruch College’s Beginner’s Guide to Business Research will point you in the right direction.
Kellogg Insight has an interesting perspective on the topic.
"Check out the Retail Across America in photos slideshow, watch the video stories from each state and find out where we're headed next.
"One of Amazon's largest fulfillment centers is in Phoenix, Arizona.
"Here are the top 10 network security challenges faced by small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in 2015 and tips to address them.
"Our parents warned us about it, but it’s hard to understand until you experience it first hand: as you get older, time seems to fly.
See how Catalyst, "the leading nonprofit organization with a mission to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion," is helping companies create "workplaces where employees representing every dimension of diversity can thrive.
"Culture shock is the confusion and agitation one encounters when being in a foreign place.