Executive Update

Conversing Across the Cultural Divide

Posted September 14, 2006 | Leadership |

Cultural misunderstandings can bring globalization to a halt! OK, that statement is a little dramatic, but you may have had this type of confusion bring some of your projects to a halt. Knowing how to avoid cultural communication misunderstandings is a competitive advantage. Thus, this Executive Update reviews three main global communication styles and offers steps on how to use this knowledge to reduce cultural snafus.

About The Author
Kari Heistad
Kari Heistad is the founder and CEO of Culture Coach International in Newton, Massachusetts, USA. Diversity has been the hallmark of her work, and her experiences have brought her into contact with world leaders, inner-city youth, nonprofit organizations, and businesspeople. Ms. Heistad specializes in making the issues of cross-cultural awareness and organizational development engaging and insightful to her clients. Her approach makes these… Read More
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