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Business Cultures Around the World : A Practical Guide
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You are in the front line of the Global Economy, you export to Thailand or India, you source from Poland or Mexico, you run a project in Saudi Arabia or Russia, you provide support to Brazilian or Swedish colleagues, you negotiate with German or Korean partners, you struggle to adjust to your French or Chinese employees, you wonder how to be on the same wave length with an American or Japanese boss. You have an international meeting tomorrow and wonder how to meet your objectives? Read the related pages of Business cultures across the world: this practical guide will provide you with the clues to understand your interlocutors and anticipate their reactions. You will find the proper and efficient way to get things done, gain time and raise efficiency, and reduce the risk of misunderstanding and tension.
The World's Business Cultures
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Countries profiled in Part 2:
Arabian Gulf (Saudi Arabia, Omar, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen), Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom
Big World Media Series
Global Business Series
Use this list of books to find needed information for doing business with countries around the world. Books can be checked out, or you can scan the chapter on your country in the computer lab on the 3rd floor.
Global Business Etiquette: A Guide to International Communication and Customs
Bridging the Culture Gap : A Practical Guide to International Business Communication
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Praise and Reviews "As an American who has worked in Europe for the past 3 years, I find Bridging the Culture Gap to be a practical guide for communicating and influencing across cultures. The authors use authentic and engaging anecdotes, which will help readers to understand their own culture, and other`s reactions to it in the context of everyday business."Gary Kuusisto, Director, European Learning & Development, The Gillette Company"This book gives you a practical insight into cross-cultural communication in business today, based in part on the Canning team`s deep experience in training over 1,000 managers and specialists in a unique Franco-Japanese adventure. Every International professional should find food for thought in this book."Francois Foix, Human Resources Coordinator, Renault-Nissan"Full of real-life examples and practical advice which reflects the experience and skills of its masterful but unpretentious authors."Andreas Molck-Ude, Head of Africa and Middle East Division, Munich Re"Canning offers tough and intensive training, but brilliant results. I believe this book will do the same thing for anyone looking for success in cross-cultural business."Takashi Kashiwagi, Head of Global Regulatory Approvals and Marketing Support, Aventis JapanAs globalization gathers momentum, the contact between business people from other countries is becoming more frequent. The more national boundaries a company crosses, the greater the scope for misunderstanding and conflict. To succeed internationally, it is essential to be able to break the barriers of culture, language and set patterns of thinking.Bridging the Culture Gap, written by two of Canning's most experienced trainers, is a distillation of many years' work and is based on the real-life business situations of their international clients. You'll find out how to:interpret the party linecommunicate with styleget your message acrossplay the conversation gamebe sensitive to other culturesmind your mannersavoid the usual faux paswin the dealand so much more.Packed with fascinating cases, cultural awareness scales, communication style tests and practical tips, this lively guide will help anyone - of any nationality - to become a better communicator. Whether you're planning to give a presentation to a cross-cultural group or about to negotiate with an overseas client, Bridging the Culture Gap will ensure that your cultural awareness antennae are well tuned.
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands
Asian Business Customs and Manners
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands - Asia
European Business Customs and Manners
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands - Europe
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands - Latin America