How do you communicate with someone from a different culture and country? How do you work with your supervisor, colleagues, and clients in a western context?
Using Erin Meyer’s “The Culture Map,” Career Coach Connie Ma will guide participants through a framework for understanding cross-cultural communication in the professional workplace. We will explore what implications cross-cultural communication has for our relationships with our supervisor, colleagues, and clients in the American context. With more than a decade of experience working between East Asia and the US, Connie is experienced at noticing and communicating the nuances and differences of working within both contexts.
This event is geared toward international students and professionals in the US to help them understand how to navigate cross-cultural communication and how to use English professionally.
Key Takeaways
- Identify the different dimensions of cross-cultural communication according to Erin Meyer’s “The Culture Map”
- Identify the key differences between a high-context culture (like many in Asia) and a low-context culture (like the US)
- Learn to articulate your own cultural background and understandings in a Western environment
- Discuss how to navigate cross-cultural contexts when it comes to working with different audiences
- Connect with other international students and professionals who are adjusting to the US context
