Country knowledge and building cross-border collaboration skills
First, you should remember that time management is geographically different in Brazil. The north part of the country is considered to be more relaxed while meeting deadlines, however the executives in the south part and Sao Paolo tend to be more American or North European in their approach. Introductory meetings are quite formal – where … Continue reading What you should know when running a meeting in Brazil
Every culture is different in terms of time management. For instance, people in specific cultures or countries can be naturally not punctual. Therefore when you are in another country (especially in India) for a business meeting, you should possess all the available knowledge in order to know how to behave yourself and not to get … Continue reading Things to be considered when running a business meeting in India
In general, Russians tend to be suspicious of public praise, open displays of achievement, and compromise. Getting to know your Russian colleagues personally can help you ease into this environment. But this requires honesty from your side, as it is an important element of building trust, and a key to building a strong relationship. Russian … Continue reading How to Build Strong Work Relations in Russia
Any successful businessman or expat knows how to build strong work relations in Belgium, and all of them have in common the fact that they studied the country’s culture, basic characteristics and the way to communicate with Belgians beforehand. You should also know and understand the history and current political situation of the country and … Continue reading How to Build Strong Work Relationships in Belgium
