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Project managers leading international projects must deliver value and align the project outcomes to the wider strategic goals of the organization. However, they are faced with the challenges of cross cultural communication and behavioural differences, large-scale and technically complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, and slow decision making when speed is of the essence. Leading International Projects helps overcome these challenges by taking a holistic approach, drawing on systemic, behavioural and psychological perspectives to build team trust, communicate to avoid misunderstanding and conflict, and identify and minimize risk of derailment. It provides a practical toolbox for s...
Communicating Across Cultures is an innovative short course for learners of business English who want to function effectively in an international environment by developing their intercultural skills in English. Drawing on inspirational advice from leading figures in the world of cross-cultural communication, Communicating Across Cultures covers all types of oral and written communication, from meetings to negotiations, telephone calls to emails, and deals with situations ranging from working in international teams to managing conflict. Students are invited to analyse their own intercultural competence and helped to develop a personal action plan for further use beyond the classroom. The Student's Book comes with an audio CD that contains authentic interviews with people from the world of business and extracts from meetings that exemplify the communication strategies presented.
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Improve the way you communicate in English when working internationally--it's as much about how you say it as what you say. You need more than just a good level of English to communicate successfully in international business. This guide gives you clear and practical advice to help you to communicate successfully with colleagues and business partners around the world, using the English you already know. Part 1 will help you with speaking and listening, with practical ideas to help you create better understanding with colleagues and business partners. Part 2 covers key interpersonal skills, such as building relationships, networking, influencing, making decisions, managing conflict, and build...