These articles by experts of The India Practice provide provide insights and useful tips for managers and professionals who need to develop cultural competency in order to work more efectively with counterparts, team members, employees and customers from many cultures.
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The Challenges of Cultural Adaptation
IT professionals from abroad often seem to become Americanized within months of arriving in the U.S. But the honeymoon phase gives way to disorientation, loss of confidence and alienation. This article discusses major adjustment issues and recommends orientation, mentoring and support structures to help long-term adaptation.
How Culture Affects Motivation
Employees from different countries respond differently to workplace incentives. Learning to understand these differences is a wise managerial strategy. This article discusses India-U.S. differences in five key areas: management style, job security and compensation, career development, performance evaluation, and motivational strategies.
Business Cultures and Etiquettes
Misunderstanding of the differences in business cultures and etiquettes around the world can derail business and professional goals. Being culturally savvy is an increasingly important global management skill. Here are some of the key elements of business culture and etiquette to which it pays to be attentive.
Globalization is today's buzzword, but the level of international awareness is surprisingly low among most managers and employees. There is poor communication of global vision from the top, cultural stereotyping, and cultural segregation among employees. Here's what can be done to increase awareness and commitment to a global vision.
In the global IT world, companies that ignore cultural issues are missing an important element of competitive advantage. Here are some basic strategies for increasing business, organizational and workforce effectiveness through the application of cultural awareness and expertise.
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