Tell me more ×
Project Management Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for project managers. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 5 down vote favorite
1

I'm working in global outsourcing company (and therefore interacting with several cultures) for five years, and only a few months ago I realized (in the harder way, i.e. suffering) that is VERY important to understand and have clear the differences we have between cultures.

I'm not looking for labels, but some common sense about how to deliver a clear message.

As an example, the way we say something is not as expected can vary a lot, as well as the way the other- side will get the message. In some cultures, is highly accepted to say 'your performance is horrible' and still the two sides will understand correctly the message, whilst in some cases a feedback like this could be get as personal, creating a bad mood between the two parts.

Your feedback and experiences are highly appreciated.

share|improve this question
I did a Google search for books on cultural management and a few came up. I don't know them enough to recommend, but there seemed to be a lot on Google books and Amazon. Good luck. – Perry Wilson May 25 '11 at 2:42
Hi Perry, thanks for your contribution. My goal is to have some feedback about the material already used by our managers's peers, and for this reason I'd really love to know someone who already read a material about it. – Tiago Cardoso♦ May 30 '11 at 14:32

closed as not constructive by jmort253♦ Jul 27 '12 at 21:53

As it currently stands, this question is not a good fit for our Q&A format. We expect answers to be supported by facts, references, or specific expertise, but this question will likely solicit debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion. If you feel that this question can be improved and possibly reopened, see the FAQ for guidance.

1 Answer

up vote 3 down vote accepted

This presentation from Robert Dempsey tackles the problem from practitioner's point of view.

share|improve this answer
Very, very, very good link, Pawel. As always, providing really valuable information for our community. BTW, your region has been highly evaluated by Dempsey, congratulations! – Tiago Cardoso♦ May 27 '11 at 1:48

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.