Category Archives: intercultural communication

Global Leadership: Fitting in, without giving in

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Anne Egros

Adapting your leadership style to a different cultural setting can be tough, especially when the new setting demands a style different from how you would normally and comfortably behave at home. So how do you adapt your leadership behavior across … 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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What Does Interculturality Mean ?

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Anne Egros

                        A number of studies on the development of intercultural skills and competences have shown that first-hand experience of ‘otherness’ and even sojourns in a foreign country are not … Continue reading →

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Indulgence vs. Restraint – Do we need this 6th Dimension in Intercultural Training and Coaching ?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Anne Egros

What insights does Hofstede’s 6th and least frequently discussed dimension on Indulgence vs. Restraint give us to help us to collaborate more effectively with people from other cultures? See on http://www.communicaid.com I don’t think this is a valid dimension and would … Continue reading →

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Do Facial Expressions Develop before Birth?

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Anne Egros

See on Scoop.it – Global Leaders Fetal facial development is essential not only for postnatal bonding between parents and child, but also theoretically for the study of the origins of affect. However, how such movements become coordinated is poorly understood. … Continue reading →

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Using a foreign language changes moral decisions

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Anne Egros

See on Scoop.it – Global Leaders Would you sacrifice one person to save five? Such moral choices could depend on whether you are using a foreign language or your native tongue. A new study from psychologists finds that people using … Continue reading →

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Intercultural Communication at Work

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Anne Egros

See on Scoop.it – Global Leaders In this globalised world, communicating in intercultural contexts is not as easy as it may seem… Anne Egros‘s insight: When you don’t understand someone’s behavior in intercultural context, ask questions, don’t guess through your … Continue reading →

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Bilingualism and biculturalism are related, but they are not the same thing.

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Anne Egros

See on Scoop.it – Global Leaders Anne Egros‘s insight: A very much-needed explanation on the distinction of bilingualism and biculturalism. For example, too often managers are chosen for their abilities to speak the local language but someone can have a … 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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