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Global Insights by Camille Schuster, Ph.D.

Global Insights by Camille Schuster, Ph.D.

By Camille Schuster

No culture is better or worse than any other. They are just different. Success depends upon knowing how to adapt to these differences. This podcast series will give you the global insight to do just that.
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Scenario 5 "After Five" in Japan

Global Insights by Camille Schuster, Ph.D.Mar 29, 2022

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Scenario 14 A Training Experience

Scenario 14 A Training Experience

This podcast describes my favorite training and coaching activity to prepare people for global negotiation.

Jul 12, 202211:39
Scenario 13 Negotiating in Frankfurt

Scenario 13 Negotiating in Frankfurt

What do US representatives need to consider when preparing for their first face-to-face meeting with their German counterparts in Frankfurt?

May 24, 202208:43
Scenario 12 Technology and South Korea

Scenario 12 Technology and South Korea

This episode describes the process of one manager preparing a team to take a trip to South Korea - differences in doing business, how to present onesself and the company, how to prepare questions, and the level iff formality.

May 17, 202212:59
Scenario 11 A Meeting in Spain

Scenario 11 A Meeting in Spain

The process and style of meetings in Spain is not the same as in the US. The schedule for dinner and type of social conversation is also quite different. Doing research and planning before going to Spain is important for success. However, if the pre-planning did not happen, you need to observe what is going on around you and make appropriate adjustments.

May 10, 202213:32
Scenario 10 Meeting in Saudi Arabia

Scenario 10 Meeting in Saudi Arabia

The new Global Sales Manager is not getting off to a good start during his initial meeting in Saudi Arabia. After a description of the first meeting, there are comments about other options  to use during the meeting.

May 03, 202211:41
Scenario 9 A Quarterly Sales Meeting in South America

Scenario 9 A Quarterly Sales Meeting in South America

The basic framework for the Quarterly Sale Meeting in South America is the same as it was for Europe and Asia. Just as there were differences between the meeting in Europe and Asia so there are differences in South America as well.

Apr 26, 202215:21
Scenario 8 A Quarterly Sales Meeting in Asia

Scenario 8 A Quarterly Sales Meeting in Asia

The tactics for the quarterly sales meeting in Asia have some variations from the meetings in Europe. The end time of the meeting is not stated because indirect communication take much more time. The approach to information gathering is more generic and personal blame is avoided. However, disappointment is indicated and specific goals are set with a specific timetable.

Apr 19, 202213:25
Scenario 7 A Quarterly Sales Review Meeting in Europe

Scenario 7 A Quarterly Sales Review Meeting in Europe

Sales. review meetings often contain some positive and negative information. In this scenario the US executives are preparing for a meeting with their European team.

Apr 12, 202213:45
Scenario 6 Business Style in Saudi Arabia

Scenario 6 Business Style in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian business people do business all over the world and are familiar with the ways of doing business in other areas of the world. However, It is important to remember that when you visit Saudi Arabia, business is likely to be conducted in the way that is familiar to them in their own country.

Apr 05, 202211:16
Scenario 5 "After Five" in Japan

Scenario 5 "After Five" in Japan

Informal and indirect conversation is difficult for businesspeople in the US. However, mastering this approach to communication is essential for doing business successfully in Japan. This scenario provides one example.

Mar 29, 202212:09
Scenario 4 Making a Deal in China

Scenario 4 Making a Deal in China

Making a Deal and managing a deal in China are two different things. Once the contract is signed you can not assume that everything will go as specified in the contract. Managing a contract in China is time consuming and expensive.

Mar 22, 202215:14
Scenario 3 Market Knowledge in Chile

Scenario 3 Market Knowledge in Chile

After running a series of radio ads, a company find out that there are no results because decisions had been made with insufficient market knowledge.

Mar 15, 202209:16
Scenario 2 A Training Session

Scenario 2 A Training Session

After creating a protocol for a training program in the US, a company team went to Indonesia to conduct the program. The program did not go according to plan and the results were not consistent with the US results. This episode describes what happened and suggests alternative methods.

Mar 07, 202221:15
Scenario 1 Discussion in Malaysia

Scenario 1 Discussion in Malaysia

A US Regional Sales Manager for Southeast Asia visits Malaysia to have a conversation with the local Manager about low sales numbers. The conversation does not get off to a good beginning.

Mar 01, 202212:55
Podcast 58 Chinese Businesspeople in Southeast Asia
Jul 13, 202113:53
Podcast 57 Preparing for a Cross-Cultural Business Meeting
Jul 06, 202110:18
Podcast 56 What Does Kiasu Mean?
Jun 29, 202105:21
Podcast 55 US and Japanese Negotiating Styles
Jun 22, 202107:28
Podcast 54 Cultural Differences in Business Practices
Jun 08, 202107:24
Podcast 52 The V-Curve and Culture Shock
Jun 01, 202112:32
Podcast 51 Gift Giving
May 25, 202110:40
Podcast 50 US and European Business Perceptions
May 18, 202110:58
Podcast 49 Direct and Indirect Communication
May 11, 202110:58
Podcast 48 High and Low Context Language Conversations
May 04, 202110:45
Podcast 47 Idioms and Proverbs from Africa
Apr 27, 202110:32
Podcast 46 Idioms and Proverbs from the Middle East
Apr 20, 202107:33
Podcast 45 Proverbs and Idioms in Asia
Apr 15, 202110:31
Podcast 44 Idioms and Proverbs in Central and South America
Apr 07, 202107:53
Podcast 43 Idioms and Proverbs from Europe

Podcast 43 Idioms and Proverbs from Europe

Europeans tend to be more cautious and try to protect what they have when making decisions. Individuals need to take responsibility for their success and friends are important for protection. These are some of the sentiments that idioms and proverbs reveal about Europeans that are relevant when preparing to do business in Europe.

Mar 30, 202110:44
Podcast 42 Proverbs and Idioms in the US

Podcast 42 Proverbs and Idioms in the US

Idioms and sayings are shorthand or descriptive ways of revealing a way of thinking. This podcast explains what several sayings from the US reveal about how people see the world, approach decision making, and value action.  

Mar 23, 202110:03
Podcast 41 Communication in Africa

Podcast 41 Communication in Africa

The diversity of tribal cultures in Africa is compounded by the number of countries that established colonies in Africa. The tribal cultures continue to have a significant impact of the process of doing business. As such, patterns of communication seek to keep harmony, demonstrate respect, and bargain intensely when doing business. Developing a relationship with someone who can assist you with the protocol and practices of a specific tribe will be very helpful. 

Mar 16, 202116:53
Podcast 40 Communication in the Middle East
Mar 10, 202122:28
Podcast 39 Communication in Japan and Korea
Mar 03, 202121:39
Podcast 38 Communication in China and with Overseas Chinese
Feb 23, 202116:46
Podcast 37 Communication in India

Podcast 37 Communication in India

In India there are at least 16 major languages with many different dialects. In addition many people speak English - usually British English. There are also many religions that are not monotheistic with Hinduism forming the basis of philosophical thought in India. The result is that many versions of a situation exist at once and there is no compulsion to find one truth. Communication is challenging and the visitor needs to prepare for the amount of time that will be required to conduct business in India.

Feb 16, 202115:34
Podcast 36 Communication in Eastern Europe and Russia
Feb 09, 202112:42
Podcast 35 Communication in Latin America
Feb 02, 202114:29
Podcast 34 Communication in Mediterranean Europe
Jan 26, 202116:54
Podcast 33 Communication in North America, Australia, and New Zealand
Jan 19, 202112:05
Podcast 32 Communication in Northwestern and Central Europe
Jan 12, 202116:14
Podcast 31 Business Process in Africa
Jan 05, 202111:37
Podcast 30 Business Process in the Middle East
Dec 29, 202016:08
Podcast 28 Business Process in China and with Overseas Chinese
Dec 22, 202015:25
Podcast 29 Business Process in Japan and South Korea
Dec 15, 202016:05
Podcast 27 Business Process in India
Dec 08, 202013:15
Podcast 26 Business Process in Eastern Europe and Russia
Dec 01, 202011:39
Podcast 25 Business Process in South and Central America
Nov 24, 202017:15
Podcast 24 Business Process in Mediterranean Europe
Nov 17, 202012:13
Podcast 23 Business Process in North America, Australia and New Zealand
Nov 10, 202011:30
Podcast 22 Business Process in Northwestern and Central Europe
Nov 03, 202013:28