Bridging the Culture Gap A Practical Guide to International Business Communication

Name: Bridging the Culture Gap A Practical Guide to International Business Communication
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ISBN: 9780749441708

ISBN-10: 0749441704

ISBN-13: 9780749441708

Edition: 2004

Authors: Penny Carte, Chris Fox, Canning (Firm) Staff, IOD Staff

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* Canning is one of the world's leading cross cultural training companies operating in over 40 countries on four continents* Based on intriguing real-life business situations and packed with case studies, communication style tests, cultural awareness scales, practical tips and dos and don'ts* Aimed at senior, junior and aspiring managers from all types and sizes of organizations who have contact with people from other countries "Canning aided us in understanding the impact of culture on our communication practices. We have improved our ability not only to communicate more precisely, but to do so more completely." -- Gary Kuusisto, Gillette As globalization gathers momentum, the contact…

Book details

List price: $32.50
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Kogan Page, Limited
Publication date: 6/28/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



About Canning


About the authors


Foreword


Acknowledgements


Introduction



Interpreting the party line


Mission statements


Corporate initiatives


Working rhythms


Communication styles



Knowing your place


Handling the hierarchy


Taking responsibility


Monitoring performance


Getting people to play ball



Knowing the limits


Rules, regulations and the laws of the land


Gifts, favours and bribes


Nepotism


Discretion versus dishonesty



Knowing the form


Greeting people


Making small talk


Playing the conversation game


Choosing what to say and how to say it


Trying to be funny


Avoiding hidden dangers



Making presentations


Choosing the right style


Finding a concrete context


Speaking with impact



Making deals


Picking the right people


Thinking about pace and place


Playing the game to win



Knowing yourself


Relationships


Communication


Time


Truth


The meaning of life


Presentation style


A final word


References


Further reading


Index