Culture on a national level: Individualist and Collectivist Societies What are the differences between individualist and collectivist societies? Well it is “I” v.’s “We”. In individualist societies the wife and kids need me to support them v.’s in collectivist, the ‘extended’ family, parents, uncles, aunts etc., who will protect me in exchange for my loyalty.… Continue reading »
Jun
03
Working in a Multicultural Environment: Continued part 2
NATIONAL PSYCHE EXISTS… MAYBE Admittedly it is dangerous to comment or make judgments regarding another’s culture however sometimes I believe it is necessary. With that said did I once have the misfortune to listen to a young American professor while he advised a willing audience of ‘expats’ and ‘locals’ on the intricacies of dealing across… Continue reading »
Jun
03
Working in a Multicultural Environment: An Introduction
With the fluidity of borders and the rapid migration of workers from country to country there is today more than ever a pressing need in many organizations for us to work effectively with people from many cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Even if we work with those from similar backgrounds professional and personal characteristics mean… Continue reading »
Mar
21
A Key fo Creating the Ultimate Self Development Program
The Ultimate “Soft Skills” Career Development Plan If a survey of employers conducted by Hart Research Associates released Jan 20 2010 on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities is anything to go by, if you want to commercially focus your personal development program, perhaps you should consider their results. Early on in… Continue reading »
Feb
23
WHAT DO MANAGERS DO AND DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE A MANAGER?
Many individuals I train are making the move from technical expertise (engineers) to becoming mangers where their technical powerbase will be less relevant. This involves a large amount of retraining and education and for some it’s a very daunting decision. So what do managers do and what are the pros and cons of taking a… Continue reading »
Feb
02
POLITICS AND SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Over the years many of my trainees have complained that politics in their organizations plays a greater role in career success than competence to do the job. Well that may or may not be the reality however when humans gather politics will always be an important part of the equation and our personal success and… Continue reading »
Jan
19
Not Messing Up a Job Interview
Some undesirable behaviors and crazy complaints that will destroy a job applicant’s chances to being offered the job, 1. Saying something like “wow it took me two and a half hours to get here.” 2. “I had a problem finding your business premises.” 3. “Of course I’ll take the job. How much does it pay?”… Continue reading »
Dec
30
WHAT IS WORKING SMARTER FOR 2010?
SO WHAT IS WORKING SMARTER? Working smarter is perhaps… • Showing respect for other’s points of view • Constantly being open to new ways of doing things • Never believing our way of doing things is the only way of doing things • Being prepared to see all ideas as good ideas until they are… Continue reading »
Dec
18
Factors affecting communication and communication’s pivotal point!
A pretty standard list of communication barriers usually includes such items as: • unclear or incomplete messages • jargon or words with multiple interpretations • disabilities and other impediments • age, gender or sexual orientation • relative status or respect for the sender • lack of empathy or concern • stereotyping or prejudice • conditions… Continue reading »
Nov
25
Career Advice from Buffet and Gates
This CNBC video of a town hall meeting at Columbia University with Bill Gates and Warren Buffet is a valuable resource for all of us and particularly those looking for some sound career and business advice. Some of the assets we need as individuals seeking success: Gates: ‘continuing to learn from those that live the… Continue reading »
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