Global Business (Videos)

It is dangerous to assume that business and communication practices do not vary across cultures. Our global business programs will familiarize you with cultural differences in business styles and prepare you to communicate effectively on a global level.

This Video series is for Non-Managers, Front Line Managers, Mid Level Managers, Exec Level. This online course contains 5 videos.

Video 1: Communicating Across Cultures

One cannot be naive about cultural differences and yet one cannot deny the similarities. That is why it is important to understand where the similarities and differences are and what they signify. During this program, you'll learn how business practices vary cross-culturally and basic taboos to be aware of. You'll also learn cultural communication styles and strategies for leading an effective teleconference. Topics include Communicating Across Cultures, Dealing with Culture, Basic Taboos, Cultural Communication Styles, and Electronic Conferencing.

Video 2: Global Work

The globalization of work is perhaps the defining trend of our time. It's reshaping not only the macro-level aspects of economic life but the personal aspects as well. This program will help you define global work and the four shifts occurring in the global landscape. You'll also learn the competencies needed for success in the global market. Topics include Global Work, Key Shifts in Global Business, Competencies for Global Work, Meeting Options, Global Team Leadership, and Global Teamwork.

Video 3: Global Work in China (Interview)

As organizations expand into the China market, there are key strategies to consider. Dr. Mary O'Hara-Devereaux, Director at the Institute for the Future, describes the challenges of global work in China, the Chinese workplace and recommended strategies for working with the Chinese. Topics include Interview with Dr. Mary O'Hara-Devereaux.

Video 4: Presenting Globally

To present is to persuade, and how to persuade is not universal. The presentation skills you use domestically may not always be as effective when taking your message globally. During this program, you'll learn tips to presenting cross-culturally and how to create materials for global presentations. In addition, you'll learn gestures to avoid when making a global presentation. Topics include Presenting Globally, Global Presentation Tips, Creating Global Materials, Audience Questions, Speaking Globally, and Gestures to Avoid.

Video 5: The Influence Edge in Cross-Cultural Situations

Influencing across cultures can help you win new customers, satisfy existing ones and make your professional reputation shine. During this program, you'll learn the difference between high and low context cultures, and how to influence cross-culturally. You'll also learn the aspects of credibility and influence, and what to do if your influencing plan fails. Topics include Interview with Dr. Ravi Kalakota.