The document discusses various aspects of cross-cultural management and communication. It defines culture and its key elements that are learned and passed down through generations. It outlines the different levels of culture from dominant to sub-cultures. It also discusses characteristics of organizational culture and cultural sensitivity needed for international business. The document provides examples of cultural differences between countries in areas like food, dress, and business etiquette and provides tips for effective intercultural communication.
Cross Cultural Training PowerPoint PresentationAndrew Schwartz
(ReadySetPresent Cross-Cultural Training PowerPoint Content)
155 slides include: 21+ slides on cross-cultural regional attributes: Asia, Africa, Europe, Middle East, North American, and Latin America, 22 slides on Religious belief systems & Practices, 7 slides on Non-verbal languages across cultures, 19 slides on noting the global challenges and looking for intercultural/cross-cultural opportunities, 9 tips dealing with cultural differences, 9 slides of tips and techniques on intercultural adjustments for expatriates, 15 slides on Intercultural Dialogue tips and techniques, 5 slides on negotiation across cultures, 8 slides on conflict resolution across cultures, how to’s and more.
This slideshow was created to accompany the sixth chapter of Communicate! by Kathleen S. Verderber, Rudolph F. Verderber and Deanna D. Sellnow. Publisher: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 978-0-495-90171-6
They say Culture eats Strategy for breakfast. This is true because the biggest leadership challenge to improving an organisation's internal environment is culture. Without a supportive culture even the most brilliant strategy will not get implemented successfully. Without cultural allignment to changing landscape, at best you will get compliance and with it stress, dysfunctional waste and entropy.
The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument assesses an individual’s typical behavior in conflict situations and describes it along two dimensions: assertiveness and cooperativeness. The model has 5 conflict modes.
This instrument is useful as a conflict resolution tool.
For more information on how to use the TKI with your team, contact the Corporate Learning Institute at 800-203-6734 or at corplearning@corplearning.com
This presentation expands the notion of diversity far beyond racial and gender stereotypes to help viewers value the differences that everyone brings to the organization.
Cross cultural management involves managing work teams in ways that considers the differences in cultures, practices and preferences of consumers in a global or international business context. Many businesses have to learn to modify or adapt their approaches in order to compete on a level in fields no longer bound by physical geography with online interactions more common in business and other situations.
Organizational Culture- Meaning, Characteristics, Developing and sustaining Culture, Types of Organisational Culture by Goffee & Jones; Handy; Cameron & Quinn, Impact, Role of organizational culture, Issue in Organisational Culture.
Cross Cultural Training PowerPoint PresentationAndrew Schwartz
(ReadySetPresent Cross-Cultural Training PowerPoint Content)
155 slides include: 21+ slides on cross-cultural regional attributes: Asia, Africa, Europe, Middle East, North American, and Latin America, 22 slides on Religious belief systems & Practices, 7 slides on Non-verbal languages across cultures, 19 slides on noting the global challenges and looking for intercultural/cross-cultural opportunities, 9 tips dealing with cultural differences, 9 slides of tips and techniques on intercultural adjustments for expatriates, 15 slides on Intercultural Dialogue tips and techniques, 5 slides on negotiation across cultures, 8 slides on conflict resolution across cultures, how to’s and more.
This slideshow was created to accompany the sixth chapter of Communicate! by Kathleen S. Verderber, Rudolph F. Verderber and Deanna D. Sellnow. Publisher: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 978-0-495-90171-6
They say Culture eats Strategy for breakfast. This is true because the biggest leadership challenge to improving an organisation's internal environment is culture. Without a supportive culture even the most brilliant strategy will not get implemented successfully. Without cultural allignment to changing landscape, at best you will get compliance and with it stress, dysfunctional waste and entropy.
The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument assesses an individual’s typical behavior in conflict situations and describes it along two dimensions: assertiveness and cooperativeness. The model has 5 conflict modes.
This instrument is useful as a conflict resolution tool.
For more information on how to use the TKI with your team, contact the Corporate Learning Institute at 800-203-6734 or at corplearning@corplearning.com
This presentation expands the notion of diversity far beyond racial and gender stereotypes to help viewers value the differences that everyone brings to the organization.
Cross cultural management involves managing work teams in ways that considers the differences in cultures, practices and preferences of consumers in a global or international business context. Many businesses have to learn to modify or adapt their approaches in order to compete on a level in fields no longer bound by physical geography with online interactions more common in business and other situations.
Organizational Culture- Meaning, Characteristics, Developing and sustaining Culture, Types of Organisational Culture by Goffee & Jones; Handy; Cameron & Quinn, Impact, Role of organizational culture, Issue in Organisational Culture.
Understanding African perspectives and their influence on the business world - presentation for business people already involved in doing business in Africa or about to begin doing business in Africa.
Cross cultural values which impact on work and the business world.
What is the cultural environment?
A deliberately vague and broad term to describe the affectual, felt, and emotional makeup of particular spaces created by physical, social, and/or cultural environments and presence/absence of other humans and/or nonhumans. From: International Encyclopedia of Human Geography (Second Edition), 2020. Elements are - language, social norms, religion, ethics, socio economics, mores, traditions, societal regulations, nationalism, aesthetics, material culture, attitudes, values, social organisation. How does culture affect environment?
Research suggests that perceived group values impact an individual's behaviour towards the environment. In cultures that have a strong collectivistic orientation, the perception of either strong egoistic or biospheric group values can lead to pro-environmental benefits or mitigate environmental harms.
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In today’s era of AI, personalization is more than just a trend—it’s a fundamental strategy that unlocks numerous opportunities.
When done effectively, personalization builds trust, loyalty, and satisfaction among your users—key factors for business success. However, relying solely on AI capabilities isn’t enough. You need to anchor your approach in solid principles, understand your users’ context, and master the art of persuasion.
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A.I. (artificial intelligence) platforms are popping up all the time, and many of them can and should be used to help grow your brand, increase your sales and decrease your marketing costs.In this presentation:We will review some of the best AI platforms that are available for you to use.We will interact with some of the platforms in real-time, so attendees can see how they work.We will also look at some current brands that are using AI to help them create marketing messages, saving them time and money in the process. Lastly, we will discuss the pros and cons of using AI in marketing & branding and have a lively conversation that includes comments from the audience.
Key Takeaways:
Attendees will learn about LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, and how they work, with preset examples and real time interactions with the platform. Attendees will learn about other AI platforms that are creating graphic design elements at the push of a button...pre-set examples and real-time interactions.Attendees will discuss the pros & cons of AI in marketing + branding and share their perspectives with one another. Attendees will learn about the cost savings and the time savings associated with using AI, should they choose to.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
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Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
Search Engine Marketing - Competitor and Keyword researchETMARK ACADEMY
Over 2 Trillion searches are made per day in Google search, which means there are more than 2 Trillion visits happening across the websites of the world wide web.
People search various questions, phrases or words. But some words and phrases are searched
more often than others.
For example, the words, ‘running shoes’ are searched more often than ‘best road running
shoes for men’
These words or phrases which people use to search on Google are called Keywords.
Some keywords are searched more often than others. Number of times a keyword is searched
for in a month is called keyword volume.
Some keywords have more relevant results than others. For the phrase “running shoes” we
get more than 80M relevant results, whereas for “best road running shoes for men” we get
only 8.
The former keyword ‘running shoes’ has way more competition from popular websites to
new and small blogs, whereas the latter keyword doesn’t have that much competition. This
search competition for a keyword is called search difficulty of a keyword or keyword
difficulty.
In other words, if the keyword difficulty is ‘low’ or ‘easy’, there won’t be any competition
and if you target such keywords on your site, you can easily rank on the front page of Google.
Some keywords are searched for, just to know or to learn some information about something,
that’s their search intention. For example, “What shoe size should I choose?” or “How to pick
the right shoe size?”
These keywords which are searched just to know about stuff are called informational
keywords. Typically people who are searching this type of keywords are top of a Conversion
funnel.
Conversion funnel is the journey that search visitors go through on their way to an email
subscription or a premium subscription to the services you offer or a purchase of products
you sell or recommend using your referral link.
For some buyers, research is the most important part when they have to buy a product.
Depending on that, their journey either widens or narrows down. These types of buyers are
Researchers and they spend more time with informational keywords.
Conversion is the action you want from your search visitors. Number of conversions that you
get for every 100 search visitors is called Conversion rate.
People who are at different stages of a conversion funnel use different types of keywords.
Unleash the power of UK SEO with Brand Highlighters! Our guide delves into the unique search landscape of Britain, equipping you with targeted strategies to dominate UK search engine results. Discover local SEO tactics, keyword magic for UK audiences, and mobile optimization secrets. Get your website seen by the right people and propel your brand to the top of UK searches.
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5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
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3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
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Mastering Multi-Touchpoint Content Strategy: Navigate Fragmented User JourneysSearch Engine Journal
Digital platforms are constantly multiplying, and with that, user engagement is becoming more intricate and fragmented.
So how do you effectively navigate distributing and tailoring your content across these various touchpoints?
Watch this webinar as we dive into the evolving landscape of content strategy tailored for today's fragmented user journeys. Understanding how to deliver your content to your users is more crucial than ever, and we’ll provide actionable tips for navigating these intricate challenges.
You’ll learn:
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- The latest methodologies for identifying and addressing content gaps to keep your content strategy proactive and relevant.
- What digital shelf space is and how your content strategy needs to pivot.
With Wayne Cichanski, we’ll explore innovative strategies to map out and meet the diverse needs of your audience, ensuring every piece of content resonates and connects, regardless of where or how it is consumed.
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When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.\
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
2. Concept of
Culture
• Culture is the configuration of learned behavior
and result of behavior whose component
elements are shared and transmitted among the
members of a particular society.
Culture is Relative that guide the behavior of people in a society /
community and that are passed on from one generation to the next.
3. Elements of
Culture
• Culture has normative value. It prescribes
Do’s and Don’ts which are binding on the
members of a society.
• Culture is a group Phenomenon.
• Cultural practices are passed on from
generation to generation
4. • Example: Women in Indian Society wear
‘Kumkum/Sindur’ on their foreheads because their
parent told them to wear. The parents did the same
because their parents had done so.
• Eating cow’s meat is viewed critically by Hindu
Society. While drinking liquor is common in the US,
the same is prohibited in Saudi Arabia and is a
punishable offence
5. Characteristics of
Culture
• Culture is learned
• Culture is unconscious
• Culture is shared
• Culture is integrated
• Culture is Symbolic
• Culture is a way of life
• Culture is Dynamic
• Culture is Relative
• Culture is universal
7. level of culture
Dominant Culture
Sub Culture
Organizational
Occupational
pervasive and extends to the whole of a
country
practices of Punjabies are different from
those obtain in Karnataka.
TATAis different from that of INFOSYS while
that of INFOSIS is not the same as that of
WIPRO.
An Account for example speaks the same
financial language whether he or she is an
Indian or an American. So is the case with a
medical practitioner or an attorney.
8. Characteristics of
Organization
Culture
• Centralized vs. decentralized decision making:
• Safety vs. risk: in some so
• Individual vs. group rewards
• Informal vs formal procedures:
• High vs. low organizational loyalty:
• Cooperation vs. competition:
• Short term vs. long term horizons
• Stability vs. innovation
9. Cultural Sensitivity
•Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, business associates and
partners in other countries and foreign employees (expatriates).
•Conduct negotiations and understand the nuances of the beginning postures of the
other parties into a negotiation.
• Predict trends in social behavior likely to affect the firm’s foreign operations.
•Understand the ethical standards and concepts of social responsibility in various
countries.
• Build Foster relationships between union confederations and employee associations
require cultural empathy.
• Understand local Government policies and influences it for business promotion.
•Conduct efficient meetings in different countries and encourage employees
participation in management.
• Understand how people interpret market research an other information.
Every international manager need to know about cultural differences among nations in
order to be able to:
10.
11. Why needed ?
1.In global businesses, activities such as leading, motivating, decision making,
problem solving, exchanging ideas and information depends on the ability of
proper communication from one culture to another.
2.Mistakes in cross-cultural communication often go unnoticed by the
communicators, but these mistakes have the potentials to cause damage to
international relationships and negotiations.
3.Mistakes or misinterpretations of the subtle gestures of the hands, and face,
the use of silence, what is said or not said, and the intricacies of dealing with
age and status often provide PITFALLS for International Business.
15. Food Culture –
No No
• Pork
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork so it is not included in Arab
menus. There are substitutes for the same.
• Alcohol
Alcohol is generally only served in hotel restaurants and bars.
Exceptions are some clubs (e.g. golf clubs) and associations.
16. Doing Business in
the UAE
Working
Practice
Companies
Structure
Working
Relation
Business
Practices
Social
Customs
17. Working
Practice
• Saturday – Wednesday (Traditional Working Week)
• Meetings should be scheduled advanced with extra
time allocation
• Attitude to time is comparatively relaxed
18. Working
Relation
• Prefer to do Business in Person
• Prefer to do Business with those who they know
• Family & Friends come before anything else
19. Business
Practice
• Customary greeting is “As-salam alikum” with reply “Wa alaikum as-
salam”
• Initial business meeting – Way to become acquainted with your
counterparts
• Business Cards are common but not essential. If intended ensure
English and Arabic printed information.
20. Social Custom
• Gifts
– Sign of Generosity
• Dining
– Sign of respect –
starts eating last
– Host pays for it
• Left Hand
– Do not use or offer
item with your left
hand
• Shoes
– Follow the lead of your
host
21. Business
Etiquette
Do’s
Address Emirati counterpart with
appropriate titles
Dress Conservatively
Accept Invitation to a meal or
social events
Politeness and courtesy
Don’t
• Expect a one-on-one meeting to only
include yourself and the other person.
• Assume that the person who asks the
most questions in meetings holds the
most Responsibility.
• DON’T ask about a person’s wife or
daughters.
• Don’t speak Loud and with laughter
22. Tips for effective
communication
• Be clear and concise
• Speak more slowly
• Reinforce your message
• Make presentations effective
• Double-check understanding
• Be open-minded
23. Differences between Indian Culture & Western Culture
Basis Indian Culture Western Culture
Belief
Luck
in Faith & Strong believers Believe in hard work & efforts
Belief in Spiritualism Strong believers Believe in Materialism
Public Appearance No body exposures.
Considered obscene.
Fashionable
thing
clothes the in
Care of Old People Sons are expected to
take care of their
Parents.
Old parents are not cared for.
Respect for Women No religious ceremony is
held without wife.
Women given respect in
traditional sense
Relegated to Old Homes
Women looked as objects of
pleasure. Women are free
in every aspect
24. Corporate Gifts /
Greetings
• Africa A light warm handshake is acceptable form of greeting when anyone
meet and anyone leave
• Asia Bow down to each other
• Australia & New Zeeland- During parties, host will introduce to the other
guests, do not expect gifts from foreigners doing business with them
• Europe Shake hands with a firm grip when any one meet and anyone
depart
• Middle East & Gulf Countries- Gift should be presented publicly to the
group after a deal is closed. In addition to hand shake , they may touch
other arms & shoulder, and embrace when they are so close
• Canada & USA Hand shake is a full – hand grip
25. Meetings and presentations
• Africa Be prepared for a large no. of people
• Asia Decide before hand what tech. information they are willing to share
and be sure everyone on your team knows
• Australia & New Zeeland- To the point, specific and punctual
• Europe Class conscious good manners are critical and ignorance is no
excuse for bad manners
• Middle East & Gulf Countries- Maintain Royalty and detail discussion,
prefer local language or English
• Canada & USA Meeting begin and end as scheduled. There is very little
small talk at meetings