Fem Founder™ Interview with Entrepreneur Jamie Gelbtuch
Check out this interview with Cultural Mixology founder and entrepreneur Jamie Gelbtuch as she shares what inspires her, how she stays focused, and more!
Articles
Buyer Beware: Don’t Invest in Cross-Cultural Training You Don’t Need
Many cross-cultural trainings bought in the corporate world are the right solution to the wrong problem and yield low return on investment. When a multicultural team is not performing well, culture easily becomes the scapegoat. The team’s issues, however, are not necessarily the result of a lack of cultural knowledge.
Outsourcing: Leap of Doubt?
Outsourcing is difficult to define – Wikipedia needs forty words, the Oxford English Dictionary takes twenty – and the actual experience is no less messy. Nowadays, a myriad of contractors, gig workers and third-party specialists move in and out of frame, are expected to liaise – often internationally – all in the name of diversity of thought. In the boardroom, this can present an overwhelming proposition, but isn’t outsourcing just collaboration?
Cultural Connections: It’s Important to Understand Global & Cultural Differences
When a conference presenter looks out on a room of association professionals, he or she is likely to see a multicultural mix of people. In fact, today’s typical meeting or conference is a dramatically different place than it was just 10 or 15 years ago as the U.S. population continues to become more diverse. In addition, as more associations are going global, planners and attendees are experiencing global cultures in new ways.
Properly Prepared Planners Can Avoid Causing an International Incident
Going global successfully is part art, part science — and a lot of hard work. In a world without boundaries, companies with international meetings and events must contend with a complex set of requirements. As a result, globalization of meetings has created an enormous need for contacts, knowledge and guidance in the international arena.
Why Don’t Some Countries Expect You to Tip?
While tipping may be a common practice in the United States, the same does not always hold true abroad. In many countries, tipping after a meal is not part of local custom. In some cases it’s even frowned upon. Why don’t some countries expect tipping? Here are some key places where tipping isn’t the norm — and why.
