The Key To Successful International Assignments by Crossroads Global Ltd - www.crossroads-global.com

1. Key To Successful International Assignments
Top 10 Tips
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2. 1. Gather as much information about the host country’s market
concerning your field for best results.

3. 2. Keep in check “Perception vs. Reality”

4. 3. Be open to the culture of the host country and develop a knack for
adapting to it.

5. 4. Develop “Social Capital” i.e., the ability to bring people together,
create alliances and influence others who have different views.

6. 5. Seek professional training and guidance from a specialised
cultural solutions firm.

7. 6. Familiarise yourself with their culture and attempt to learn
some basic words and phrases in their language.

8. 7. Learn how to cope with ambiguity. This includes recognizing implicit
behaviour and understanding non-verbal cues.

9. 8. Learn stress-reducing techniques. International assignments can
cause stress in the initial learning phases.

10. 9. Learn to observe. International assignments provide an excellent
learning curve and help broaden your skills.

11. 10. Be flexible and open to “frame-shift” in terms of communication
style, decision making, etc.

12. 10. Stay curious and interested and don't forget to have fun!
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