Cultivating Cultural Intelligence for Success in Europe

By Carolyn Feuille, President Esprit Global Learning For the International Career Fair February 20 & 21, 2009 San Francisco, California

What do you do now? ©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 a. Talk to the VP/Director of Marketing. He’s not so cautious as your boss. b. Give up and find a job where your contribution is appreciated. c. Ask for help to understand how to be successful and gain influence. Request coaching or mentoring.

Key #1 - Learn the cultures of Europe. ,[object Object],[object Object],©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Key #2 - Recognize diversity. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008

©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 Key #3 - Establish relationships. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 Key #4 - Follow formality & protocol. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 Key #5 - Listen and observe. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 Key #6 - Engage in informal debate. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Key #7 - Participate in meetings. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 ,[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Key #8 - Adapt your style to increase your productivity. ©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 Low/Egalitarian High/Hierarchical NO: Norway CH: Switzerland D: Germany POR: Portugal AUS: Austria IRE: Ireland SW: Sweden FN: Finland UK: United Kingdom NL: Netherlands IT: Italy SP: Spain GR: Greece B: Belgium F: France Source: Geert Hofstede, Culture’s Consequences

Key #9 - Balance corporate culture with local culture. ,[object Object],©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 ,[object Object],[object Object]

Key #10 - Make friends for life. ,[object Object],©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 “ Tomorrow’s business challenges are less technical than they are cultural. Culture must be managed just like any other business phenomenon.” -Peter Drucker

Intercultural Competence: - Your passport to success in Europe ©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008

What can I do now? ,[object Object],[object Object],©Esprit Global Learning, 2008 Contact Carolyn Feuille: cfeuille@espritgloballearning.com Tel. +1 530.264.7008 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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