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Written by Liz McDermott |
With different cultures working together more than ever before, it's essential to understand both verbal and non-verbal intercultural communication in the workplace.
That's why we thought we'd share this fantastic article by Maren Dinges, a human resources writer and project manager for Simpleshow. Her exciting piece, '5 Ways to Enhance Intercultural Communication and Training', takes a look at how a deeper intercultural understanding can help increase collaboration in the workplace, with article topics including:
- Make intercultural differences visual
- Learn from your mistakes
- Try it out in real life
- Know your cultural similarities and differences
- Put your know-how into practice
Adjusting Your Training Mix
Maren's article touches on a need Vubiz fulfilled for clients looking to increase their team's intercultural understanding. As a result, Vubiz created a course that addresses cross-cultural communication training.
Maren's main takeaway:
"The globally connected world we live in has diversified the way we work. Different cultures are mixing and working together more than ever before. This also leads to a change in communication, given that different cultures communicate differently. Think about the thumbs-up signal. While the verbal expression of the thumbs up is an expression of approval and appreciation in many cultural circles, it is considered an insult in countries such as Australia and Nigeria. Both verbal and non-verbal communication need to be considered to avoid misunderstandings. It's all about learning. To master intercultural communication, one thing is essential - an appreciation for the other person's culture. Remembering this, you will become a pro in intercultural communication skills."
Read the full article to learn how you can improve the intercultural communication at your company today.
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