Spain and Mexico: different but not too much
Continuing with a peek into the Cultural Dimensions in the Hispanic Worlds, look at how different it is working in Spanish and Mexican environments
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Culture within a world of cultures: Hispanic America
I talk about the main aspects of Hispanic American culture and its impact on the way business is conducted, identifying both traditional values and attitudes.
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Cultures within a world of cultures: Spanish Speakers
A taste of the Dimensions of Cultures in the Hispanic World that have a solid impact on the way that business is conducted. Identifying their traditional values and attitudes helps one understand them, respect them and look for the best way to do business accordingly. Part 1: Spain.
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Learning the Language: an unexpected challenge
An important impact of the new global leader’s proficiency is their use of the new country’s language. Challenges can arise if they’re not careful.
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Going back “home” and Reverse Culture Shock
Once the Global Leader assignment is over, their return back home can be surprisingly hard. Repatriation or Reverse Cultural integration can be stressful—the leader has changed; their organization’s processes and colleagues have changed, leading to Reverse Culture Shock.
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Working with the Global Leader’s Children (TCK)
As a Global Leader that’s moved abroad with family, it is necessary to understand the transition your child or TCK is going through and support them as much as possible through this new cycle.
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The Global Leader Partners: What’s in it for me?
Some people don’t relocate because of their own career move but to follow their spouse or partner on a new assignment; so arise many new feelings and decisions, needing to respond quickly to them.
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How to build strong intercultural skills
How does Intercultural Coaching and the use of Cultural Dimensions help leaders understand their own culture as well others’ cultures they work with? These provide a remarkable source for interactions and growth.
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The big changes, the loss of one’s everyday life
The global leader goes through many common new feelings and painful little moments when entering a new work environment needing to respond quickly to these challenges and make the appropriate changes.
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Conquering the New Position: one bite at a time
On the first days of a new job, there are things that people have to do in order to succeed. This is even more challenging for Global Leaders.
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