I have been teaching, researching, working with (and living...) cross-cultural management for over 20 years now. I teach on communication issues, including the one Erin explains so well in this video (esp in a case study i teach in graduate business school classes). As someone who grew up on a mix of Russian and Israeli culture and then went on to work and teach in Canada, US and Ireland... i really had to learn how to switch codes from direct communication to... a more gentle one. Still learning! 😀
In software development we are PAINFULLY low context. I thrive in this being neurotypical... But I also have lots of sales experience and after some adjustment time, I thrive in this environment too. Both have great merits. I love finding people who are well versed in both.
I love learning about culture differences, especially as I live and travel to so many different countries. I'm from Western Europe and work with people across the globe, so I adapt my communication constantly. I observe behaviors, learn and apply. In my workshops I even use my magic formula to adapt to other cultures. Misunderstandings happen so frequently when people are lacking culture sensitivity or competence. Being aware of our own culture is already a huge step in communication with others. Time and Punctuality is another big point of frustration and stress for many. I created this video just about it: ruclips.net/video/WXXqdDzwWrg/видео.html Happy Journey everyone! Rachel
Can you please help me understand this situation? I have worked for a company for about 3 months. I wrote an email and asked all of my teammates and my manager for an early feedback (probation period is 6 months), no one answered. Although during the interview they said they have direct feedback culture. I found it very disappointing. How would you react in this situation?
Thanks for your reply. Yes, I write it here, might be helpful for others. I had to ask them again and again to write a feedback for me. I realized that, they don't have a correct definition of feedback structure and culture.
@@dot.4373 Unfortunate. I’m glad your situation was resolved though the outcome was not what it seems you were looking for. Leaders need to know what they’re saying and use words that can clearly be absorbed for everyone. Large and uncommon words are not necessary to properly communicate in ANY culture. Without more information, it looks like they just wanted to hire you and found a way to influence your decision.
@@friskojj You are right 👍 When the culture is not ready, they also don't appreciate your feedback. There were other parameters which disappointed me. When I left, I clearly told them this company is completely different from how it was presented during my interviews.
I have been teaching, researching, working with (and living...) cross-cultural management for over 20 years now. I teach on communication issues, including the one Erin explains so well in this video (esp in a case study i teach in graduate business school classes). As someone who grew up on a mix of Russian and Israeli culture and then went on to work and teach in Canada, US and Ireland... i really had to learn how to switch codes from direct communication to... a more gentle one. Still learning! 😀
This is so important and many people aren't even aware of it. Excellent presentation!
I would love to see this about American cultures! Black and southern culture is much different than white and Northern cultures.
You are so good at what you do. Thank you for the knowledge
In software development we are PAINFULLY low context. I thrive in this being neurotypical... But I also have lots of sales experience and after some adjustment time, I thrive in this environment too. Both have great merits. I love finding people who are well versed in both.
Wow, fantastic!
I love learning about culture differences, especially as I live and travel to so many different countries. I'm from Western Europe and work with people across the globe, so I adapt my communication constantly. I observe behaviors, learn and apply. In my workshops I even use my magic formula to adapt to other cultures.
Misunderstandings happen so frequently when people are lacking culture sensitivity or competence.
Being aware of our own culture is already a huge step in communication with others.
Time and Punctuality is another big point of frustration and stress for many. I created this video just about it:
ruclips.net/video/WXXqdDzwWrg/видео.html
Happy Journey everyone!
Rachel
Can you please help me understand this situation?
I have worked for a company for about 3 months. I wrote an email and asked all of my teammates and my manager for an early feedback (probation period is 6 months), no one answered.
Although during the interview they said they have direct feedback culture.
I found it very disappointing.
How would you react in this situation?
A question that didn’t receive any attention.
Before I can try to help you. Has your situation been resolved?
Thanks for your reply.
Yes, I write it here, might be helpful for others.
I had to ask them again and again to write a feedback for me. I realized that, they don't have a correct definition of feedback structure and culture.
@@dot.4373 Unfortunate. I’m glad your situation was resolved though the outcome was not what it seems you were looking for.
Leaders need to know what they’re saying and use words that can clearly be absorbed for everyone. Large and uncommon words are not necessary to properly communicate in ANY culture.
Without more information, it looks like they just wanted to hire you and found a way to influence your decision.
@@friskojj
You are right 👍
When the culture is not ready, they also don't appreciate your feedback.
There were other parameters which disappointed me. When I left, I clearly told them this company is completely different from how it was presented during my interviews.