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How to Promote Diversity in the Workplace | TCP Live 2021
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It is good to reflect once in a while on who gets to make the policies in the workplace. Are the different communities at work, well-represented in meetings? Do we truly understand the needs of our diverse workforce? These are just some questions that you can ask when making decisions. Watch Goodie Okechukwu, Ssunaina Vij,…

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How Negotiation Styles Help in International Business Transactions by Gurjeet Chima
 How Negotiation Styles Help in International Business Transactions by Gurjeet Chima 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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🤝 Do you know the negotiation styles? Gurjeet Chima, the AVP for International Markets at Penske Media Corporation, and cross-cultural business consultant, shares in her latest video the importance of knowing the different negotiation styles when doing international negotiations. The 5 negotiation styles are the following: Accommodating: I lose – You win Avoiding: I lose…

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How to be a Business Diplomat | TCP Live 2021
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🤝 Do you think you have the skills to be a Diplomat? Being a diplomat means you are representing an entity; it could be as big as a country or as small as a personal business. Nonetheless, a leader should be able to possess the skills needed to be a diplomat. These skills range from…

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How to Negotiate Cross-Border Contracts with Lone Andersen | The Digital Diplomat
 How to Negotiate Cross-Border Contracts with Lone Andersen | The Digital Diplomat 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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🤫 Here’s the secret to a successful cross-border negotiation Negotiations can make or break the future of your company. It allows you to connect to different people and share your product or service with a larger audience. But how do you do it when the people in the negotiation room come from diverse cultural backgrounds?…

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How to “Do Your Homework” in International Business Relations by Gurjeet Chima | TCP Growth
 How to “Do Your Homework” in International Business Relations by Gurjeet Chima | TCP Growth 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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😉 Here are some tips for negotiating internationally With our ever-growing network through the use of technology, we deal with international businesses more and more. Gurjeet Chima, the AVP for International Markets at Penske Media Corporation, shares her tips on how to “do your homework” for international business negotiations. 💡 Know your partner and competitors.…

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How to Adapt to Various Hierarchical Corporate Cultures | TCP Live 2021 Highlight
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🤐 Do you encourage your team members to speak up? Hierarchies are a way to organize society. Some have stricter orders than others; it can depend on one’s culture. Hierarchy can be seen in work setups as well. It manifests not only in positions, but it can also show through age and experience. This can…

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How Culture Affects You In the Workplace by Sunaina Vij | TCP Growth
 How Culture Affects You In the Workplace by Sunaina Vij | TCP Growth 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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👀 Culture can make or break your team. Find out how. Sunaina Vij, the EDI and Cultural Expert of TCP Growth, mentions that culture plays a big part in the success and/or failure of your team.  When you think about culture, you might immediately think about diverse nationalities, but Sunaina describes it as a lens…

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How to Manage Asian Clients in a Western Corporate Setting | The Digital Diplomat
 How to Manage Asian Clients in a Western Corporate Setting | The Digital Diplomat 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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🤝 Here’s the secret to doing business in Asia Doing business in a foreign country is not a new concept. What’s new with it is the new technologies made available to us that help us be connected to wherever we want in the world. Physical distance is no longer an issue for someone to pursue…

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TCP Live 2021: How to Build Relationships in a Diverse Culture
 TCP Live 2021: How to Build Relationships in a Diverse Culture 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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🤫 Here’s a tip to build more relationships in a diverse culture Starting new relationships can be exciting or scary to some. But we have to admit, when we make new connections, especially with different cultures, it could be a little bit more challenging because we have to be mindful of what we say and…

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TCP Live 2021: How to Localize Your Global Brand
 TCP Live 2021: How to Localize Your Global Brand 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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✈️ This is your sign to #globalize your brand! A 2022 article from World Bank shares some global trends on marketing for businesses or brands that want to go global. They mentioned that globalization should not be a second thought in this digital era anymore. Consumers are conscious of brand purpose more than ever and…

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Global Mindset: Wisdom for a Globalized World by Lashley Pulsipher | Bites | TCP Growth
 Global Mindset: Wisdom for a Globalized World by Lashley Pulsipher | Bites | TCP Growth 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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✈️ Are you ready to #GoGlobal? #Globalization and new technologies allow us to transcend barriers and connect with more people all around the world. This gives us the chance to learn more about cultures and see new perspectives that can help us grow as an individual and as a leader. But having a #globalmindset comes…

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Acquiring a Persona for Social Media by Jan Kot | TCP Growth
 Acquiring a Persona for Social Media by Jan Kot | TCP Growth 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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🎭 Do you have a #persona on social media? Jan Kot, the Executive Advisor for China Media and Cultural Programs for TCP Growth, shared in her last video the different platforms that you can use if you want to explore the Chinese market through social media. This time, she shares with us the importance of…

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Cultural Differences in International Business Negotiations by Gurjeet Chima
 Cultural Differences in International Business Negotiations by Gurjeet Chima 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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🤝🏼 Are you culturally ready to do international business negotiations? According to the Asian Development Bank (2022), developing Asia is expected to have a 5.2% growth in GDP this year and a 5.3% increase in 2023. Amidst the pandemic and other external threats, this could be an opportunity for your business to expand and try…

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Episode 3 How to Eliminate Accent Bias? With Goodie Okechukwu | The Digital Diplomat | TCP Growth
 Episode 3 How to Eliminate Accent Bias? With Goodie Okechukwu | The Digital Diplomat | TCP Growth 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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🤐 Are you aware of your accent bias? In today’s episode of #TheDigitalDiplomat with Tony Abad, we are joined by Goodie Okechukwu, the founder of Protect Accent, which advocates for people’s empowerment regardless of their accents. If you haven’t encountered what accent bias is, watch this video to find out! They talked about how accent…

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Unconscious Bias in the Workplace by Sunaina Vij
 Unconscious Bias in the Workplace by Sunaina Vij 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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Can you unlearn unconscious bias? #UnconsciousBias, as defined by UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach, “are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness.” This can affect the life cycle of employment, especially when leaders make decisions based on unconscious bias. Sunaina Vij, Founder of The Bridge, Interculturalist…

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Creating Opportunities by Giving Talents by Shiela Cancino
 Creating Opportunities by Giving Talents by Shiela Cancino 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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“Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.” -Tom Peters The pandemic has unfortunately halted some of the existing businesses in the world, but it had opened a number of opportunities for many. These come from leaders and executives who have decided to continue opening doors of #opportunities for people who need them. Shiela Cancino,…

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Building Trust Through China’s Social Media by Jan Kot
 Building Trust Through China’s Social Media by Jan Kot 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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Are you planning to #connect with people from China? According to DataReportal, there are roughly 930 million internet and social media users in China in January 2021. Imagine all the opportunities that you can get from this market by penetrating the digital scene. Jan Kot, the Executive Advisor of China Media & Cultural Programs of…

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How to Catalyze A Cross-Cultural Partnership? By Margot Ling
 How to Catalyze A Cross-Cultural Partnership? By Margot Ling 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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Last Tuesday we asked you on LinkedIn what do you value more in building #Culturalintelligence, 83% said: “Act or communicate effectively”. But in reality, all of the options play hand in hand to build your cultural intelligence. We now work in an environment that is more diverse. This doesn’t only mean differences in our cultural…

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Motivating a Culturally Diverse Team by Tan Nguyen
 Motivating a Culturally Diverse Team by Tan Nguyen 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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Remember these tips to motivate a culturally diverse team! Going #digital means being able to work with people across borders. But leading #culturallydiverse teams is not a walk in the park. It can have some challenges due to the differences in #language, #culture, and #religion, but by #communicating with #clarity, the team will be able…

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Start With A Cultural Meeting by Gurjeet Chima
 Start With A Cultural Meeting by Gurjeet Chima 150 150 Angeli Maduli
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Did you know that one smile can go a long way in international business negotiations? The pandemic has opened big #opportunities for #businesses to connect to different countries without the limits of physical distance. But some executives might have concerns about how to negotiate in this digital era. Starting with a #cultural meeting can help…

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What is Unconscious Bias? by Sunaina Vij
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Do you think you’re not biased? Think again. In our pandemic work setup, it has been easier to meet new people across the world. And when we are introduced to new people, our brains are wired to “sort” them into certain categories which makes it easier for us to make sense of who they are–…

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Authentic & Vulnerable Storytelling in China’s Digital Age by Jan Kot
 Authentic & Vulnerable Storytelling in China’s Digital Age by Jan Kot 480 480 Angeli Maduli
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We live in a world of #GlobalizedCommunication. When the world is falling apart and everyone is counting on the help of something or someone who is genuine. In a world where face-to-face communication is not an option anymore and one does not know where to put all their trust, in that world authenticity is the…

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Promoting Diversity in the Workplace by Sunaina Vij (Highlights from #TCPLive)
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When we talk about what makes someone a successful leader, we typically describe attributes like the ability to innovate, make strategic decisions or manage uncertainty. We rarely mention reflection among the core traits of a great leader. One of the most admirable and arguably underrated qualities of leadership is the capacity for reflection. In our…

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TCP Live#7 – Asking for What you Want by Jan Kot
 TCP Live#7 – Asking for What you Want by Jan Kot 480 480 Angeli Maduli
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How can you increase your chances of success when asking for something in a business relationship? The key is to focus more on the #timing of the ask than on what you are asking for. While in western culture, it’s common for people to develop work bonds based on the confidence that they feel in…

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Highlight#3 from TCP Live#3 – Building Trust in Cross Cultural Relationships
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​​The choice to grant trust is not the same thing as having a default position of trusting people until they prove they can’t be trusted. Choosing to trust someone requires that you mindfully choose to build trust with them, not that you give them a chance to prove they are trustworthy. And to start building…

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Highlight from TCP Live#5 – How to adapt to various hierarchical corporate cultures?
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An important piece of advice for professionals new to the corporate hierarchical culture. In last month’s TCP live on “How to adapt to various hierarchical corporate cultures?”, the experts at TCP Growth shared important insights for any professional looking to adapt and thrive in the corporate hierarchical culture. Harnessing the power of observation is important.…

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Managing Expectations in Relationships
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“Expectation” is a heavy word. We all expect things from one another. 🤝But what we do not realize is that every person is unique and trying to benchmark expectations from the other person based on your own assumptions can be detrimental to any business relationship. In this month’s TCP Webinar on “ Building relationships in…

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TCP Live #2 Highlights by Tony Abad
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🌎 Think Global, Act Local That’s the mantra for global brands eyeing #success in local markets. But can you ever understand a foreign market as well as a local person would? ⛰️Understanding the nuances of people from a different culture, dealing with foreign bureaucracy, tax implications are just tip of the iceberg. When you take…

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Vodcast #36 – Global Mindset: Wisdom for a Globalised World by Lashley Pulsipher
 Vodcast #36 – Global Mindset: Wisdom for a Globalised World by Lashley Pulsipher 480 480 Margot
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A Global Mindset in Business Is the Difference Between Success & Failure. 72% of international Chinese companies surveyed believe the biggest difficulties that arise in conducting business overseas stem from cultural differences. Culture shapes our behaviour. The places where we grow up, work and socialise influence how we perceive others and how we interact with…

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Cultural Stereotypes in Workplace: Be Self Aware and Don’t Judge (LIVE #001 Highlights)
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Most people think cultural awareness is about learning about other people and how they do and don’t do things. This is a common misconception. Although this is certainly part of it, cultural awareness also relies heavily on self-awareness. In TCP LIVE debut with topic of “Stereotypes in the Workplace”, Sunaina mentioned a very interesting insight…

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Vodcast # 34 – Communicate to Bridge by Tomas Kucera
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People get caught in the trap of thinking that there is one right way to do things and everything else is wrong. Closed-mindedness is a barrier to #crosscultural communication unlike any other. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that our viewpoint is “normal” and how others are doing things is “different”. Hence,…

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#LIVE 001 – Cultural Stereotypes: Language & Accent by Christian Barmen, John Ho & Margot Ling
 #LIVE 001 – Cultural Stereotypes: Language & Accent by Christian Barmen, John Ho & Margot Ling 480 480 Margot
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Our TCP debut #LIVE was successfully held in late Feb. Here’s one of the takeaways – when having a conversation with people from multicultural backgrounds, using their second language to communicate, we need to be conscious of our speed & word choices. Do you come across any cultural stereotypes because of your background or accent?…

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Vodcast # 33 – Unconscious Bias by Sunaina Vij
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We often have some mental pictures 🗺️when hearing different words. Sunaina shared all of us have unconscious bias, expecially in working with our colleagues or hiring🤝 someone. The first step is to recognize our own biases. Let us know what kind of these biases exist and Sunaina will talk about them in the next episode📢.

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Vodcast # 28 – Cultural Stereotypes in Workplace by John Ho
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@John shares with us his view on typical #cultural stereotypes on #Thai and what his opinions are. He found himself happier when working in a country that focuses on #worklifebalance 🤹🏻‍♂️. He also encourages audience to find the sweet spot between work & life, as well as avoid cultural stereotypes 🤖 before fully understanding them.…

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Vodcast # 24 – A Cross-Cultural Lodging Experience by John Ho
 Vodcast # 24 – A Cross-Cultural Lodging Experience by John Ho 480 480 Margot
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With vaccines 💉 available soon, it is time we plan for the post-pandemic recovery 🌈 plan. Co-living space @altcolivingCM founder and international livestream host, @JohnHo, is constructing a cross-cultural 🛋️ experience for those who will visit Chiang Mai in the near future. Click onto the video and find out more! Survey – Would you like…

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Vodcast # 23 – Global Mindset & Asia Story by Sini Koskenseppä
 Vodcast # 23 – Global Mindset & Asia Story by Sini Koskenseppä 480 480 Margot
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Our well-travelled 🇫🇮 Finnish friend, Sini Koskenseppä, shared with us what inspired her to think of a different perspective on 🧠 global mindset. Watch her story in Japan to find out more, particularly on the differences between Nordic countries and Japan in #manners. What about your stories in Asia?

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Vodcast #017 – 3Cs Working in a New Culture by Shiela Cancino
 Vodcast #017 – 3Cs Working in a New Culture by Shiela Cancino 480 480 Margot
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#Shiela, a seasoned life and expat coach 🏃 who has worked in more than 13 countries, shared some tips on how to adapt ourselves in a new workplace environment or another country. Here are her 3Cs – Connect, Commune and Contribute. What are some of the ways you build rapport in the workplace 💼 or…

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Vodcast #016 -When will Thailand Reopen? By John Ho
 Vodcast #016 -When will Thailand Reopen? By John Ho 480 480 Margot
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In Thailand, the pandemic situation is getting better 👌 However, the economy 📉 is not. John shared his vacation time and pinpointed the bleak outlook if the lockdown 🔒 continues. What do you think – Should Thailand reopen?

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Vodcast #015 – New China Lifestyle Trends by Jan Kot
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Are you running out of juice thinking of new products 💠 to launch in China? Do you have an understanding on Chinese #culture? To JanKot ‘s latest observation, there has been a hit of brands that are famous in the #70s as they reminded citizens of the good old days 🕺🏻💃🏻. This week, you will…

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Vodcast #011 – Digital Nomads & Thailand’s Smart Visa by John Ho
 Vodcast #011 – Digital Nomads & Thailand’s Smart Visa by John Ho 480 480 Margot
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Thailand 🇹🇭is one of the top destinations for “Digital Nomads”, no surprise! Despite the pandemic and all these close-the-border measures, many are still planning to digitize their business to move their bases to cost-effective locations. Our cross-cultural entrepreneur, John, talks about Thailand’s SMART Visa, which is a very useful step. Find out more here! Target…

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Vodcast #009 – China’s new generation “New Wave” by Jan Kot
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China market consultant @JanKot talks about a popular Chinese term “Hou Lang”, literally meaning “New Wave” and “New Generation”. What makes it so popular recently and what are the implications? Take a look at our latest episode. Welcome to share with us what you think! Target audience: 🌟Entrepreneur with an interest to conduct business in…

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Vodcast #007 – Market Entry to India by Gurjeet Chima
 Vodcast #007 – Market Entry to India by Gurjeet Chima 480 480 Margot
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Media executive Gurjeet Chima 詹海露 talks about market entry into Asia. She shares with us her market entry insights on India, the multicultural subcontinent. Cultural awareness is one of the keys before market entry strategy. Given her unique cross-cultural background, Gurjeet mentions 3 tips – be patient, build relationships and one-size doesn’t fit all. Feel…

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Vodcast #008 – The Meaning of “YES” in Thailand by John Ho
 Vodcast #008 – The Meaning of “YES” in Thailand by John Ho 480 480 Margot
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Cross-Cultural digital creator and entrepreneur John Ho shares the multiple meanings of “YES” in #Thailand . He tells us about the subtle differences between the 3 scenarios & what we should do to become culturally aware. Let’s see if you know these tips. What do you think? Target audience: 🌟Entrepreneur with an interest to conduct…

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Vodcast #006 – Jugaad by Sunaina Vij
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In times of unprecedented global changes and the pandemic, we may need to work around limited resources with creativity. There is a concept of “Jugaad” in Indian culture, which may give us some inspirations. Our Interculturalist Sunaina Vij shares with us this concept and spirit. Target audience: 🌟Entrepreneur with an interest to conduct business in…

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Vodcast #003 – Thai Culture and the Pandemic by John Ho
 Vodcast #003 – Thai Culture and the Pandemic by John Ho 480 480 Margot
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This week, let us see how Chiang Mai is dealing with COVID-19. Thailand has dealt with this pandemic really well & the secrets will be shared. Target audience: 🌟Talent management professionals 🌟Cross-border team leaders 🌟Public Health Executives 🌟Managerial personnels About the Speaker: Mr. John Ho is a social media marketing strategist and co-founder of Alt_.…

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Leadership and Authority by Jan Kot (Vodcast 005)
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To facilitate better work and business collaboration with Chinese, it is important to know the subtlety of leadership from a Chinese context. We have Jan Kot, our China Managing Partner & Market Insider to share her views with us in this Vodcast – maybe helpful for your next business deal with Chinese. Target audience: 🌟Entrepreneur…

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Leadership and Authority by Jan Kot (Vodcast #005)
 Leadership and Authority by Jan Kot (Vodcast #005) 480 480 Angeli Maduli
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To facilitate better work and business collaboration with Chinese, it is important to know the subtlety of leadership from a Chinese context. We have Jan Kot, our China Managing Partner & Market Insider to share her views with us in this Vodcast – maybe helpful for your next business deal with Chinese. Target audience: 🌟Entrepreneur…

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