Asia Digital Australia

4:04:23 PM: Cross Cultural Intelligence Day Two, you can read it here http://bit.ly/IWTCq

4:06:04 PM: Dr Margret Byrne is introducing the second day and we are on our way

4:32:27 PM: speaking to someone else is like climbing a tree that climbs back; communicating is complicated, even within the same language

4:40:13 PM: in conversation; u may not be able to meet the other persons expectation but its important to know what the expectations are

5:05:40 PM: interesting discussion, developing cultural script for “battler” and the different interpretations

5:05:40 PM: interesting discussion, developing cultural script for “battler” and the different interpretations

10:14:44 AM: cross cultural brainstorming begins with building a frame of good working relations, even ahead of any brainstorming

10:17:21 AM: examining dimensions of cultural variation from the GLOBE Study

11:18:44 AM: impression management; we all want to create an impression of ourselves but across cultures this needs to be modified to suit diff audiences

11:33:10 AM: targeting your message by culture is okay but you must maintain the facts, simply position them differently

11:40:16 AM: all cultures want ethical leaders

12:45:51 PM: so many ways to say no across cultures with out the word no being used, listen for signals, diversions, avoidance of answer

1:08:50 PM: hybrid culture: create a team charter or micro culture with in the project team across cultures

2:18:59 PM: the higher up in the business hierarchy you get, the more you are paid to solve problems

2:23:32 PM: decision making and problem solving meetings are a better use of time that meetings about information, there are better ways to share info

4:11:47 PM: with rapport building and rules set up front a project moves much quicker even across cultures, invest in kick off and team building 2 begin

4:56:16 PM: End of day two, everyone is tired and we have had a great time, and learned so much. Thanks for following.