https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu en-us 2023-05-22 12:07:53 UTC 2023-05-23 08:55:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f618.png https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601385048 - resist in having personal relationships
- does not want to learn the language 
- not interested in culture 
- ethnocentric / self-centered 
- more work focused —> draws professional boundaries 
- lack of communication ]]> 2023-05-23 08:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601385048 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601385811 Task based trust on Griffith's side versus relationship based trust on Mexico's side

Griffith is very reserved in his personality, not very open to others

Griffith's communication style is very direct and sharp on time, which didn't fit in with Mexico's easygoing attitude to work

He spoke in a derogatory way to the Mexican team and was highly reluctant to integrate with them


]]> 2023-05-23 08:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601385811 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601387683 Yeah, it definitely needs changes. Firstly, Mexico team needs to work in more international way, it will lead so many misunderstandings if they still work in their Mexico way. Secondly, their way to trade new employees need be more tolerate. Lastly, they could join a multicultural training program to get used to cultural shock.]]> 2023-05-23 08:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601387683 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601387892 He used to live in Caribbean-English-live in Naurobi, and then he works for HD of UN environment programme for 7 years before. HQ’s working style is that things was moving smoothly and directly, encouraged employee’s participation.
Personal problems: He is a little bit ethnocentric and unwilling to adapt to local culture and is sturbborn]]> 2023-05-23 08:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601387892 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601388009 Language Barrier: One of the significant factors impacting Mr. Griffith's transition was the language barrier. His inability to communicate effectively in Spanish limited his ability to connect with his Mexican colleagues on a deeper level. ]]> 2023-05-23 08:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601388009 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601389650 Building relationships and establishing effective communication with team members from different cultures can be a challenge.
Differences in communication styles, hierarchies and expectations may affect his ability to interact and collaborate with the Mexican team.]]> 2023-05-23 08:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601389650 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601393503 The Mexican office likely had a different organizational culture and working style compared to Mr. Griffith's previous office or his own cultural background. The easy-going Latin personality and the concept of time, which may have been more relaxed and flexible, posed challenges for Mr. Griffith, who was accustomed to a more structured and time-bound approach. This cultural difference affected his ability to adapt and align his working style with the local office.]]> 2023-05-23 08:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601393503 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601407414 Approach Hector and communicate his concerns

Join the parties

Be open to learning the language, at least the basic greetings 

Be more polite to his team members and offer to help them

]]> 2023-05-23 08:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601407414 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601408752 I think he could learn Spanish or hire a professional translator. That way he could get a better understanding of the Latin culture, might enjoy it, and communicate more smoothly with his colleagues.]]> 2023-05-23 08:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601408752 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601408836 1) Try to arrange more conversations with Mr.Griffs.
- Getting to know each others’ cultures 
- Explaining any ambiguity or any conflicts/complain

2) Arrange inter-cultural training

3) The leader of the Mexican team should be more open-minded, with multicultural management competence

4) Maybe follow international protocol

]]> 2023-05-23 08:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601408836 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601410488 -Participate training program of culture to integrate them
-Learn Spanish-don’t waste fees for Spanish language class
-Ask someone who has already understand local culture to help him and Find cultural tutorial]]> 2023-05-23 08:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601410488 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601410794

Cultural Sensitivity Training: Provide cultural sensitivity training to all staff members, including Mr. Griffith, to increase awareness and understanding of different cultural norms, values, and working styles. This training can help build empathy, reduce misunderstandings, and foster better collaboration among team members.

Knowledge Sharing Platforms: Establish platforms or forums for knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices among different offices globally. This can facilitate learning from successful cross-cultural experiences and encourage the adoption of effective strategies in the Mexico office.

]]> 2023-05-23 08:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601410794 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601411982 Fitstly, when select expatriates, UNEP should be consider more on personal charateristic like the ability to adapt new culture or ability of learning other language. Secondly, UNEP could provide a pre-departure multicultural training program for expatriates to make them easily to get involved with local colleagues. Lastly and most importantly, headquarter needs to regulate more strictly on their rules for subsidiaies to unify international working processes.]]> 2023-05-23 08:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601411982 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601412044 The Mexico team can raise their awareness of cultural differences and provide support and resources to help Griffiths adapt to their new environment.
They should actively involve Griffiths in team activities, provide opportunities for social integration, and encourage open dialogue to address any cultural misunderstandings.
The team can provide assistance to overcome language barriers or provide interpreters when necessary to ensure effective communication channels are established.
The team should be sensitive to Griffith's cultural adjustment process and provide a supportive environment that encourages open discussion and understanding.
Some help from Mexican colleagues with relevant experience]]> 2023-05-23 08:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601412044 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601412536 First of all, he should make a fundamental change in his mentality, and should not be conservative and unwilling to change and accept.

]]> 2023-05-23 08:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601412536 https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601412876 Promote Mutual Learning: Encourage knowledge sharing and mutual learning between Mr. Griffith and the Mexican team. ]]> 2023-05-23 08:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/khanhlinhtran1888/okshh4toqv4nmfeu/wish/2601412876