What impact can this simple exchange have on a newly developing cross-cultural relationship? I have an American colleague who is easygoing, friendly, and wants to build trust with his associates in France. On a recent business trip to Lyon, he noticed that he was often addressed by his surname. “It felt stiff and strange,” he […] Continue reading… from “Good morning, Mr. Morris.” “Hi there, Julien.”
Several years ago, I won a contest to attend The Protocol School of Washington, D.C.’s Protocol Officer Training. For the competition, I chose to create a video to assist the CEO of a large U.S. hospital navigate a three-country trip that focused on building relationships. They would travel first to Spain, then Nigeria, and end […] Continue reading… from Protocol on steroids
We are all familiar with common business practices in our home countries, but less accustomed to the way things are done abroad. It’s important for your globally mobile employees to remember that, when traveling abroad for business, they are representing your department, your company, and your country. With so much on the line, every international business […] Continue reading… from Your best foot forward!
An American recently returned from a business trip to Mexico and reported to his colleagues: “The entire trip was fraught with miscommunications about meetings, deadlines, and even social activities. Start times were clearly stated in advance, but no one ever arrived on time! I wasted so much time having to repeat information for latecomers. Lack […] Continue reading… from On Time: According to Which Culture?
When you travel abroad, building trust and confidence with your international colleagues is key to success. That is why when you are on a business trip or a short-term assignment, it is imperative that you make a good first impression. Less time in a destination means that you will not have the luxury of trial […] Continue reading… from Ready, Set, Go…….with cultural knowledge
This statement about relocating families overseas is widely accepted: a happy family is one of the best predictors of a successful international assignment. The number one cause of assignment failure continues to be the family’s lack of adjustment to a new location. Fortunately, many organizations are mitigating this risk and protecting their investments by being […] Continue reading… from Flourishing Families are Fantastic!
Living Abroad takes the stress out of your employee assignments and business travel by providing detailed solutions to obstacles and questions…even during the most complex relocations and business trips. This year Living Abroad is proud to celebrate our 30th year of providing detailed, relevant, easy-to-read information for globally mobile employees and their families! If you […] Continue reading… from We are devoted to your business success!
Are you managing your company’s global mobility program and the many moving parts required for successful international relocations and business travel? Busy global mobility professionals know that it’s easy for small details to pass unnoticed until the problematic ones cause the process to stop running smoothly. One of the key areas of support for an […] Continue reading… from Knowledge is Power
What makes a great Global Mobility Manager? In the movie, Mary Poppins, the Banks children write their wish list for the perfect nanny: “have a cheery disposition, rosy cheeks, no warts!” What would wish lists look like from your assignees? Imagine yourself in their position. What would you need in order to be happy and secure […] Continue reading… from How to be great at what you do!
