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Cultural Differences

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Cultural differences are different "lenses" through which people from various cultures view the world and that define what people see, how they make sense of what they see, and how they express themselves.

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is an ability to deal with cultural differences.

  

 
 

Demonstrated Differences

① Communication styles

② Self-expression styles

③ Approaches to completing tasks

④ Decision-making styles

⑤ Attitudes towards disclosure

⑥ Attitudes towards conflict

  

Hidden Below Surface

① Beliefs

② Values

③ Perceptions

④ Expectations

⑤ Attitudes

⑥ Assumptions

  

 

 
Albert Einstein quotes

Peace cannot be kept by force;
it can only be achieved by understanding.

Albert
Einstein

 
   

An Example of Cultural Differences within Europe

Belarus vs. Western Europe

Soul and life values as expressed in their best songs

"Pesnyary" is the most popular musical group in Belarus.

Eurovision is a European annual song contest. Each country nominates the singer who represents their country best.

 

  

 
   

 

  

 
Mahatma Gandhi advice quotes

We must become the change we wish to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi

 

 
 

Cultural Intelligence

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is an ability to understand diverse cultural heritage, wisdom and values, and to deal effectively with people from different cultural background and understanding.

  

Cultural Intelligence

Benefits of Cultural Intelligence

World Cultures

  

 

 
 

Self-Expression Styles

"Self-expression styles" refer to the ways in which people choose to express themselves through their appearance, creations, performances, and reactions. These styles often reflect an individual's personality, values, and beliefs as well as cultural norms.

  

Character and Personality

East vs. West

Life Wheel

Life Values

  

 
Cultural Differences: Difference Meanings of the same gesture  

Cross-Cultural Communication

Eye Contact

North Americans view direct eye contact as a sign of honesty.

Most Asians view direct eye contact as a form of disrespect.

  

 
 

Approach to Knowing

In some cultures, the 'I-know-it-all' attitude is widespread, while in other cultures knowledge is like religion and continuous learning is a habit.

  

Knowledge

Knowledge vs. Data

Knowledge Hacking

  

 
 

The Main Cause of Many Failures

Cultural misintelligence – a mistaken impression, misunderstanding – is the most common cause of failure of diversity-rich ventures. To illustrate, around 50% of CEOs cited cultural differences as the main cause of failure of their join ventures.

  

Intelligence

Holistic Intelligence

Challenges Faced by Joint Ventures

Why JVs Fail

  

 
   

Benefit from Cultural Differences

 

  

 
 

People from different cultures see things and think differently. See cultural diversity as an asset not as a threat.

To discover opportunities created by diversity, ask yourself "Why? What If?" questions: "Why should we look at cultural differences as a problem? What if we try to leverage the power of our diversity?

  

 
Benefit from cultural differences love is the master key Russia  

Love is the Master Key

Love breeds love everywhere. Love all people, and they will love you back. If you love all people, you will understand them better and strive to create greater value for your loved ones relentlessly.

 

 
 

Multicultural Teams

Cultural intelligence acted upon often helps achieve breakthroughs. For instance, a multicultural team at DuPont gained US$ millions in new business by changing the way decorating materials are developed and marketed. The changes included new colors that team members new, from their experience within other cultures, would appeal more to their overseas customers.

  

Cultural Intelligence (CI)

Why Cultural Intelligence Is So Important

Harness the Power of Diversity

Synergize Diversities

  

 

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