by Jamie | Jul 1, 2014 | Articles
People often have the idea that Latin America is one homogeneous environment. Yet the vibrant and varied countries in the region have just as many differences as they do similarities. Each culture has particular geographic, historical, political, and economic...
by Jamie | Apr 23, 2014 | Events
As the workplace become increasingly multicultural in nature, cultural competency plays an undeniably critical role in leadership. Successful professionals are aware of the cultural factors that may impact interactions and develop appropriate skills to manage and lead...
by Jamie | Nov 26, 2013 | Articles
Oh, la vida glamorosa en el extranjero! La búsqueda de una carrera internacional de gestión de proyectos a menudo hace que nuestros ojos se iluminen cuando pensamos en las posibilidades de desarrollo profesional, ganancias financieras, estimulación cultural y las...
by Jamie | Nov 26, 2013 | Articles
Oh, the glamorous life abroad! The pursuit of an international project management career often makes our eyes light up as we think about the possibilities of professional advancement, financial gains, cultural stimulation, and travel opportunities. It is often said...
by Jamie | Nov 14, 2013 | Events
As projects become increasingly diverse in nature, culture plays an undeniably critical role during the project execution. Cultures present themselves in many forms, including national, generational, and organizational. Responsible project management professionals...
by Jamie | Oct 17, 2013 | Events
As health care communities become increasingly multicultural in nature, culturally competent healthcare leadership plays an undeniably critical role. Responsible health care professionals are aware of the cultural factors that may impact interactions and develop...
by Jamie | Aug 2, 2013 | Articles
Un autor alemán dijo una vez, “La cultura es como disolver un Alka-Seltzer en un vaso con agua. No lo ves, pero de alguna forma está haciendo algo.” Ya sea que estemos trabajando en un proyecto en el extranjero, participando en un equipo de proyecto...
by Jamie | Aug 1, 2013 | Articles
A German writer once said, Culture is a little like dropping an Alka-Seltzer into a glass – you don’t see it, but somehow it does something.” Whether we are working on a project overseas, participating on an international project team, selling a...
by Jamie | Apr 24, 2013 | Events
As librarians, we communicate with our users, staff, C-Level, patrons, and each other every day with a myriad of technological devices, languages, infographics, styles and tones. Why does it feel like we are all talking at cross-purposes? Whether communicating your...
by Jamie | Oct 23, 2012 | Articles
Many communication exchanges seem simple enough. You state a question clearly and succinctly, “Will the reports be finished by Friday?” and the answer comes back swiftly, “Yes.” Then, you sit empty-handed in your office on Friday afternoon, playing these eight words...
