May 2024

low context and high-context communication

1 – Reading Between the Lines – Low-context and High-context Communication

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time Effective communication across cultures is more important than ever. One of the key concepts to grasp is the […]

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unpacking stereotypes

Cultural Stereotypes in the Workplace: Are They Ever Useful?

Cultural stereotypes in the workplace create friction in international teams by reducing individuals to national defaults. This guide explains what stereotypes are neurologically, how they damage cross-cultural teams, and how intercultural training, cross-cultural workshops, and coaching and mentoring help teams move from stereotype to cultural curiosity in Barcelona and worldwide. Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get

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Race bias

Understanding Subconscious Bias: Insights from the Race IAT.

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time In the realm of cross-cultural working and inclusion, addressing subconscious biases is crucial. One tool that sheds light

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Tip 2 – Respect The Differences: Don’t Force Your Values Onto Others

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time Ever been in a meeting and thought, why can’t they just agree to what we are asking, or

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Cultural Sensitivity in Business: What a KFC Billboard in Accra Taught Me

Cultural sensitivity in business means understanding the cultural values, customs and taboos of the people you work with. This guide uses real examples including KFC in Ghana, shows why cultural insensitivity creates cultural friction, and how cross-cultural training, intercultural workshops, and coaching and mentoring help organisations in Barcelona and worldwide avoid costly cultural mistakes. Cultural

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The Pitfalls of Cultural Assumptions: Why Your Defaults Aren’t Universal

Cultural assumptions in international teams cause friction when leaders assume their own cultural defaults are universal. This guide explains the cognitive trap of cultural assumptions, uses real examples from cross-cultural team situations, and shows how intercultural training, cross-cultural workshops, and coaching and mentoring help teams in Barcelona and worldwide work more effectively across cultures. Cultural

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