Applying What We Know About Culture
Every culture we are a part of, whether national, trans-national or, perhaps organizational, has values and beliefs that drive expectations and set boundaries for its members. Researchers in this area have identified a small range of important skills essential to success in a global business environment. These require discipline and persistence but, once mastered, will provide both professional and personal rewards to those who pursue them.
Global Cultural Variables and Dimensions of Culture
Presented by James O'Rourke
Each culture places differing value and importance on such variables as gender, ethnicity and age. Generational differences on such issues can become a powerful source for change.
Run time: 6 minutes
Global Communication Skills
Presented by James O'Rourke
A set of eight basic skills and capacities will help to determine whether an individual is ready to manage or lead groups, teams, and organizations that function in a multi-cultural environment.
Run time: 3 minutes
Cultural Fluency
Presented by James O'Rourke
Improving your cultural fluency will be a challenge, but it’s not an impossible task. Competence, curiosity, and judgment will be central to your success.
Run time: 4 minutes
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Featured Speakers:
- Debra Charlesworth, VP of Corporate Communications, BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
- James S. O’Rourke, American rhetorician and Professor of Management at the University of Notre Dame.
- Amanda McKendree, Arthur F. and Mary J. O’Neil Director of the Fanning Center for Business Communication, Associate Teaching Professor, University of Notre Dame.