3. Culture is the "lens" through which you view the
world.
It is central to what you see.
How you make sense of what you see.
How you express yourself.
4. Cross Culture Communication
Intercultural Communication is the process of sending and
receiving messages between people whose cultural background
could lead them to interpret verbal and non-verbal signs differently.
5. Why Cross Culture
Communication is important ?
Multinational Companies
Business Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Improves the contribution of
employees in a diverse workforce
Sharing of views and ideas
Talent improvisation
An understanding of diverse market
International meetings and
conferences
Globalization
Cross border movement of people, goods and data brings more and more cultures into contact
with one another and increases the potential of cross culture communication.
6. Cultural Conflicts in work place
Cultural conflicts arise because of the differences in values and norms of behaviors of people
from different cultures. A person acts according to the values and norms of his or her culture;
another person holding a different worldview might interpret his or her behavior from an opposite
standpoint. This situation creates misunderstanding and can lead to conflict.
7. What is different?
Communication Styles
Attitudes toward conflicts
Decision making style
Approaches to knowing
What is hidden below the surface?
Beliefs
Values
Expectations
Attitudes
Fundamental Patterns of Cultural Difference
15. Developing Cross Culture Communication Skills
Be Flexible and open to change
Sensitive to verbal and nonverbal behavior
Aware of values, beliefs, practices of other cultures.
Sensitive to differences within cultures
Speak slowly
Ask distinct and positive questions
Take turns
Be supportive
Write it down
Avoid slangs