Conducting Cross Cultural Interviews An interviewer who makes decisions based only on his own cultural ideas may miss out on talented applicants who may not fit into his framework. Areas for miscommunication in the interview process include: Group v individual orientation American culture focuses on the individual. An interviewee is expected to “sell” herself by […]
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Status and Negotiating Across Cultures Understanding the importance and source of status is a vital part of working cross culturally. People can attain status in two ways: Achieved status – what you do In the US and other English-speaking countries, status is achieved and based on your own hard work and results. Titles are not
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AXIOM works with several well-respected, established partners in the Learning & Development industry. Occasionally we’d like to use this blog to highlight some of our esteemed colleagues and shine a spotlight on them and the great things they do. This also serves to show you, our readers, followers, clients and partners, the wide range of
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Interested in learning about SAP? AXIOM’s partner BI Training Associates is offering open enrollment classes you can take from your own computer. As an SAP Business Objects Certified Education Partner BI Training Associates is authorized to present public classes. This 1-day hands-on workshop for Web Intelligence users upgrading to Version 4.1 of SAP’s BI solutions will be
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Experienced managers know that most business decisions can’t be judged as simply right or wrong or as black and white. Most of the decisions made in a management capacity, particularly if the issue deals with employees, risk minimization, future planning, sales forecasting, are more art than science. There is an old expression that says “You
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The concept of digital natives and digital immigrants has been around for a number of years. There are various descriptions of what makes someone a digital native. The definition that I like best is a person who had the opportunity to use digital technologies during his/her formative years. These technologies could be video games, cell
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Does Your Accent Hold You Back? Do people often ask you to repeat yourself? Is it difficult to talk on the phone? Are you nervous that your accent holds you back at work? Everyone has an accent, even native speakers. But a strong accent that prevents you from being understood can keep from moving up
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