Category Archives: HR Management

Is Expatriation an Addiction?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Anne Egros

The last few decades has seen more and more people taking up a corporate expatriate posting, with all of the benefits and challenges an expatriation can bring. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.communicaid.com After 25 years of expatriation, experiencing very different … Continue reading →

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Why employers value intercultural skills

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Anne Egros

New research shows that employers around the world value staff who understand the role of culture at work. Source: http://www.britishcouncil.org What do employers understand by ‘intercultural skills ?  Ability to understand different cultural contexts and viewpoints.  Respect for others’ and ‘adapting … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Difficult People: The Know-It-All

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Anne Egros

Got a know-it-all in your life who knows everything except, perhaps, how to act like a real human being? Read on for tips on how to deal. According to the author of this article, Susan Davis, the Know It All … Continue reading →

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Find the Coaching in Criticism

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Anne Egros

Read original article “Find the Coaching in Criticism” from by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone HBR Magazine, March 2014 Anne Egros‘s insight: Learnings from the article: What makes receiving feedback so hard? The process strikes at the tension between two core human … Continue reading →

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Is Empathy Bad For CEOs ? The Psychopath Advantage

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Anne Egros

When I read this article, questioning the value of empathy for good leadership, I thought it was good food for thought as it is challenging the status quo. Nowadays it is almost considered blasphemy to dismiss empathy and other “people skills” as good … Continue reading →

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Is Humility A Universal Leadership Value Across Cultures ?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Anne Egros

Humility in leadership can be defined as the ability to understand yourself and bring the best from other people. You must first know your talents and limitations, then recognize that you have to rely on others and empower them to … Continue reading →

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How Intercultural Competence Drives Success in Global Virtual Teams

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Anne Egros

See on Scoop.it – Global Leaders A study that shows intercultural competence as a factor in effectiveness of global virtual teams, and that building relationships, establishing structure, and having discipline are critical for success. Anne Egros‘s insight: To build a … Continue reading →

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International Commuters: Understanding the Benefits and Challenges | Expatriatus

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Anne Egros

See on Scoop.it – Global Leaders International assignments  are getting shorter and the number of international commuters is increasing. Do you think it is beneficial on the long run for both the employees and employers ? Anne Egros‘s insight: Not … Continue reading →

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The Dangers Of Slang For Non-Native Language Speakers

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Anne Egros

I have had interesting discussions with linguists and intercultural coaches after publishing an article,  “You Are What You Speak: How Language Influences Behaviors”,. The debate was mainly around  words and cultural context. The most recurrent question was:  Is it the cultural … Continue reading →

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You Are What You Speak: How Language Influences Behaviors

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Anne Egros

If our language shapes the way we think, it also impacts the way we behave. In its presentation, Keith Chen ask the question: Could your language affect your ability to save money ? The author gives various examples on how same information … Continue reading →

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