RW3 CultureWizard Unveils Biennial Survey Results for Effective Virtual Teaming
Coming on the heels of our 2014 Trends in Global Virtual Teams survey, RW3 has now made public the full results in a comprehensive report. Nearly 3,000 global business managers responded this year,...
View ArticleJoin Us as We Celebrate the Launch of CultureWizard Mobile
There’s nothing more mobile than today’s global business professional. As virtual and mobile learning continue to evolve, more people are turning to their smartphones for on-the-go information when...
View ArticleNavigating Culture in the Indian Workplace
Earlier this week, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide announced its plan to move their global headquarters nearly 8,000 miles and ten time zones from Stamford Connecticut to India for the month of...
View ArticleThe Swedish Psyche in One Word
It would be difficult – perhaps impossible – to sum up the cultural character of a nation’s people in one word. After all, culture is a multifaceted entity, built upon layers of both visible and...
View ArticleLook, Listen, Read
Look. On July 4th, 2001, a skinny, unheralded kid from Japan named Takeru Kobayashi arrived at the Nathan’s Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest (the hot dog eating world championship) and smashed the...
View ArticleLiberians Remain Stoic in Face of Ebola
With global Ebola panic in full swing, it may surprise you to learn how calm many West Africans remain as the disease continues its deadly rampage in their communities. A recent New York Times piece...
View ArticleNovember 13 Webinar: Building High Performing Global Teams
How can we turn cultural differences and virtual work into competitive advantages for our global teams? Join us on November 13 for our complimentary, 60-minute Cultural Wisdom Webinar: Building High...
View ArticleShanghai Subway Incident: Trust and Fear in Chinese Culture
A westerner faints in a crowded Shanghai subway car, and as the train pulls into the next station, hundreds of passengers nearly trample one another as they make a frantic exodus. Everyone was afraid...
View ArticleAngry Bosses and Hoesik Culture in South Korea
If you’re a foreigner who has worked with South Koreans, you may have firsthand experience with the “work hard, play hard” ethos that drives Korean work culture. Indeed, many newcomers to Korea are...
View ArticleAussies Counter Islamophobia with Social Media
As a lone gunman held café patrons hostage in downtown Sydney, Australians took to social media to spread messages of support for those affected by the tragedy. But surprising to some, were the number...
View ArticleMeriam-Webster Names “Culture” Word of the Year
2014 was the year culture came to the forefront of the collective imagination. While Oxford chose vape due to the explosive popularity of e-cigarettes, Meriam-Webster named culture “Word of the Year”...
View ArticleComplimentary Webinar: Introduction to Global Leadership
As the business world continues its global evolution, many organizations are facing the challenge of being ill-equipped for global leadership. In order to remain agile in developing markets,...
View ArticleIs Authenticity the Key to Effective Leadership?
By the time we reach adulthood, most of us have been discouraged from trying to imitate others. While it’s true that we are all influenced by the behavior of other people – it’s impossible to be...
View ArticleComplimentary Webinar: Working Effectively with the USA
It’s not too late to register for our complimentary, 60-minute Cultural Wisdom Webinar: Working Effectively with the USA on February 12.* We will explore the core values of American Business Culture;...
View ArticleLeading and Working With Indonesians
If you’re working with or leading Indonesians, it may be helpful to consider the following cultural tips: Spend time with your staff on the subject of feedback. Your Indonesian counterparts must...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....