Watch & Discuss: High Context vs. Low Context Culture by Alexandra Covell https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l en-us 2022-04-28 03:25:55 UTC 2022-09-15 02:19:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Watch the video and share your thoughts. alexandracovell1 https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2161494625 Discuss the following questions:
1) What are your experiences in terms of working with people from different cultural backgrounds? 

2) How is your culture perceived by others?

3) How should managers deal with a global team?

4) How can we make all team members share ideas and contribute openly during meetings?

5) Why might a global team have greater potential than a classic, monocultural team? ]]> 2022-04-28 03:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2161494625 Naoki https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2163396497 1)I've never worked with people from different backgrounds, but I can imagine based on my experiences at university. Japanese tend to be quiet in discussions. One of the reasons might be that we want to avoid mistakes.
2)Our culture is perceived that we put importance on hierarchies such as age, position in companies.
3)First, they should accept everything about difference among cultures, and then make some rules if needed.
4)Give all participants opportunities to address their opinions evenly 
5)People from different backgrounds have different points of view, and they would be the origin of new ideas,]]> 2022-04-28 22:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2163396497 Aiko Aiko_Michigan https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2163426107 1) When I worked for a city office, some of my co-workers were from China. They tried to be accustomed to Japanese way of discussion, but I noticed that they were better at presenting their own opinion strongly than Japanese. 
2) It is often said that in Japanese culture people don't say our opinion clearly so that sometimes others should guess what we really think.
3) The most important point is that they need to understand what kind of culture the members are from. 
4) We need to take turns to share our thoughts or check each opinion frequently.
5) In a monocultural team, ideas from members seem to be similar because people tend to have similar way of thinking. However, in a global team, we might find  various ideas more than we expect.]]> 2022-04-28 23:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2163426107 Hiroko https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2163496438 1)I don't have any experience of working with people from other countries, but I've done business(transactions) with people from different countries. Through this experience, I found a lot of differences of behaviors and attitudes in negotiations, and the way to think. Japanese people tend to negotiate discreetly and look for compromises. 
2)We Japanese people are often said that we don't express our opinions clearly. I think this is because we don't want to make mistakes or disturb harmony.
3)Managers should understand cultural differences and each characteristic and feature deeply.
4)Before meeting, we should organize icebreaker opportunities like having lunch in order to know each other and forge a good relationship. During the meeting, we should make rules to make sure all members give their opinions if we need and make sure takeaways and goals. 
5)We can get a various kind of ideas, thoughts and solutions if we work at a global team, because we tend to think in the same way and think based on implied assumption or unspoken logics unconsciously at monocultural team. ]]> 2022-04-29 00:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2163496438 Paula https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2163513839 1. Most of the time I have enjoyed the experience, but there have been times when I've got annoyed because of stubbornness.
2. I think we might be perceived as loud. Sometimes, when I'm speaking, I've been told "why are you yelling at me?." 
3. I think flexibility is essential. Also, patience, and empathy.
4. I think everyone should be asked personally so that nobody feels left out, and to avoid misjudgment, and misinterpretations.
5. Because of variety. I think in a global team there are going to be many different thinking processes, which could help in decision making.]]> 2022-04-29 00:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2163513839 https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2168498535 1) I was happy and had a good teamwork experience with guys from Europe and the US, sometimes it was a little difficult to understand each other though.

2) Traditionally, people are considered to be polite and respect the seniors. Oblique opinions are popular in public officials' positions.

3) Understanding, respecting, and communicating among the team members.

4) It's really hard, if not impossible. Some people just don't want to share their opinions publicly. Since we are just transient colleagues, sometimes we are not intent on changing a lot.

5) Diversity can bring more incentives and so produce more outcomes and high productivity.]]> 2022-05-03 15:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2168498535 1) I have had a great experience working with people from different countries. When I worked with Chinese, I had to keep silent sometimes and try to hold my opinion. I felt sometimes talked more than I should do. On the opposite side, when I worked with Egyptian or Palestinian people, I thought I was always the quietest and should speak up. Being a leader of multinational people gives me the experience of shutting myself, speaking according to the people in front of me, and sometimes asking some people to speak and say their opinion. 2) I found it difficult to mention how others perceive my culture, but I will say some situations that I experienced with people from other countries regarding my culture. For example, as an Arabian, we keep our smiles on our faces. However, a Chinese classmate who worked with me during my PhDtold me that scientists do not smile most of the time in China, talking and smiling, referring to non-smart people who do not care and are not serious about science. 3) Managers of a global team should understand others' cultures and consider that respective culture is a critical part of their success. 4) Considering the differences between countries and having a good leader who can distinguish would be the key to getting ideas from everyone in the team. Make sure that everyone spoke and if not, call them by names if you noticed that they did not share their thoughts. 5) The differences between cultures might not be understandable by people, or people might be understandable incorrectly or in the wrong way. alsarrah79 https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2168992535


]]> 2022-05-03 21:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2168992535 Spandana balanispandana https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2169060824 1. I was fortunate for the opportunity to work with / lead people of different background and also interact with global teams. In my experience, working with people of different background enables and enhances the perspective with would have been otherwise restricted because of limited scope and exposure. 
2. Because of the pre-conceived notions, there tends to be a generalization around the people belonging to a certain cultural background. People from other nations usually are careful in this area so they don't come across as offending or insensitive.
3. People who are managing global teams should be mindful about the diverse backgrounds and should promote inclusivity with the team. They should be open to providing and receiving feedback and constructive criticism for overall growth and success of the team.
4. Reiterating the content of the meeting to avoid any misunderstandings and to develop a around robin method gives an opportunity for individuals to voice their opinions. Alternatively, conduction survey with anonymous response might also be beneficial 
5. Global teams brings diverse experiences and ideas making the overall working experience more enriching]]> 2022-05-03 23:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2169060824 Doyoung ikdy1216 https://padlet.com/alexandracovell1/rvazql8vjxbl8l6l/wish/2187916135 1. I have experience working with Vietnamese people. Vietnam and Korea are in Asia. So, Almost thinking and conversations are similar. Conversation skills are not direct and respect each other's thinking. I think if I work with American or European people, our working style will be different. It seems to be a difference between the same cultures.

2. Key word for Korean is ‘FAST’. Such an ‘always hurrying spirit’ is symbolized in everything from the hellish traffic in most cities in Korea to Korean’ love of quick-hit coffee and downing shots of alcohol in a single gulp.

3. I have to try to understand other cultures and thinking. Also, Respecting differences.

4. All of them have different backgrounds and thinking. In this case, the leader role is important to control the team members. If I am the leader, I give the mission to team members and request the idea. 

5. Diversity is the biggest advantage in a global team. These days, Global is the key word and we can share a lot of information through the internet. It is easy. For These reasons, we can prepare and find new strategies for people all over the world.

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