Subtle differences in communication part and the complex variations in what is considered good business or common sense from one country to another have a tremendous impact on how we understand one another, and ultimately on how we get the job down. Many of these cultural differences- varying attitudes concerning when is best to speak or stay quiet, the role of a leader in the room, and what kind of negative feedback is the most constructive - may seem small. But if you are unaware of these differences they can derail your team meetings, demotivate your employees, frustrate foreign suppliers.

Invisible Boundaries That Divide Our World

In low-context countries, like US, Netherlands, Germany, good communication is precise, simple, and clear. Messages are expressed and understood, repetition is appreciated and helps clarify the communication. In high-context countries, like China, Japan, Korea, good communication is sophisticated, nuanced, and layered. Messages are both spoken and read between the lines. Messages are often implied but not plainly expressed.

Low Context Vs High Context

Multicultural teams need low-context processes.

An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.

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Erin Meyer (born August 22, 1971) is an American author and professor based in Paris.[1] She is most known for writing the 2014 book, The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business a study that analyzes how national cultural differences impact business.Meyer is a professor at INSEAD, an international business school with campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. She regularly speaks about cross cultural management and global teamwork.

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