Culture mapping

Cultural communication

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Cultural communication

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Working in an international & intercultural environment means adjusting to many cultural aspects

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Eight scales to map the world's cultures

1. Communicating

2. Evaluating

3. Leading

4. Deciding

5. Trusting

6. Disagreeing

7. Scheduling

8. Persuading

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Eight scales to map the world's cultures

With these eight scales you can compare countries/cultures and see how they build trust, give negative feedback, and make decisions.

Which of the selected cultures is the most hierarchical? Which is the most punctual? Which is more forceful in expressing disagreement?

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6. Disagreeing

Confrontational

Disagreement and debate are positive for the team or organization. Open confrontation is appropriate and will not negatively impact the relationship.

Avoids Confrontation

Disagreement and debate are negative for the team or organization. Open confrontation is inappropriate and will break group harmony or negatively impact the relationship.

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6. Disagreeing

Confrontational ------------------------------------------ Avoids Confrontation