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Galvanize Your Global Teams with One Key Step

by Nancy Settle-Murphy

Virtual teams that invest time and energy up front in creating explicit operating principles and team norms stand a far better chance of moving forward more quickly than teams that omit this critical step.

Tips for Running an International Business Company

by T J Madigan

International business company owners face one common challenge in their organizational structure: language barrier. While it is true that transport links and globalization of business have made the world a smaller place, language barrier still exists, and it doesnt look like its going to go away so

Managing in a Multicultural Environment

by Myelita Melton

Effectively managing a multicultural business requires at least a basic knowledge of your employee's culture and traditions. Familiarity with both is essential because each has a bearing on a person's every day behavior. Learn the basics of culture and tradition that are important to...

Best Practices for Improving the Cross-Cultural Competency of Offshore Teams

by Karine Schomer

Six best practice strategies to assure offshore teams will develop cross-cultural competency in American business culture.

Best Practices for Improving the Cross-Cultural Competency of Offshore Teams

by Karine Schomer

Six best practice strategies to assure offshore teams will develop cross-cultural competency in American business culture.

Know the Basics of International Business Gift Giving

by James Creve Coeur

You can choose online where you'll have a great array to choose from, whether you're looking for mother's day gift basket, thank you gift boxes or anything that fits the occasion and your intention.

The Power of Culture

by BMA Editorial Team A

Every company has a culture: regardless of size, age, or industry. What separates leading companies from their competitors is their ability to intentionally shape culture to drive the business and create an environment where people are inspired to achieve extraordinary results.

Ten Commandments of Intercultural Communication

by Martin Hahn

This article discusses the issues related to intercultural communication. Ten commandments of intercultural communication and some tips are presented

Managing in a Multicultural Environment

by BMA Editorial Team B .

Effectively managing a multicultural business requires at least a basic knowledge of your employee's culture and traditions. Familiarity with both is essential because each has a bearing on an employee's every day behavior.

The New Language of Construction Safety

by BMA Editorial Team B .

The accident and fatality rate for Hispanics in construction is already much higher than it is for either African-Americans or Caucasians. What's the reason for this disparity? The answers are both cultural and linguistic.

Telecommuting and Managing a Virtual Staff

by Randy Gilbert

Learn how to handle the challenges of working and managing over long distance.

How to Communicate in a Global World

by Amy Nutt

Canadians are increasingly part of a global world. Canada itself is a fascinating mix of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds.

Information Technology Marketing in Europe : Keys to Success

by Michael Kelly

While marketing information technology anywhere in the world is a challenge, Europeans disparate cultures create a unique challenge for information technology marketing and sales professionals.

Maintaining Culture Integrity After a Merger or Aquisition

by Tim Connor

In a merger or acquisition, it is a puzzle to why so many organizations do such a poor job of blending the cultures of the two organizations into an effective, focused, and successful new corporate entity with a clear direction, culture

Chinese Negotiation 101 -- Part III

by Gary Russell

Will your negotiation skills back home equip you for negotiating in China? Well they're important, but they're not quite enough. You'll also need a good grasp of cultural differences or you'll be mystified by unexpected responses and they'll run circles around you. So here are a few key principles.