Previous Articles by Stan KlatkaCross-Cultural Communications: Paralanguage and Body Language—Part 1
5/8/2006 - by Stan Klatka It is said that it is easy to lie with words, more difficult to lie with the face, and even more difficult to do so with the body. If the spoken words relay only part of the message, a good part of the message is expressed through various other sounds and the entire body. A good synchronization of speech and movement, used properly in the cultural context, will give any speaker enhanced credibility.
Effective Cross-Cultural Communications—Part 2
3/6/2006 - by Stan Klatka In Part 1 of this series, I discussed how cross-cultural conversations may result in serious misunderstandings. Often, these misunderstandings may not be discovered until after it is too late or too costly to readdress everyone’s understanding. Part 2 will focus on basic tools that can help facilitate the cross-cultural communication process.
Effective Cross-Cultural Communications—Part 1
1/30/2006 - by Stan Klatka After taking your best shot at accurate communications in cross-cultural negotiations and after everyone assumes that everyone was discussing the same thing, you sometimes discover that this understanding was all an illusion and that serious misunderstandings exist. Unfortunately, you generally don’t discover these misunderstandings until later when it may be too late or too costly to readdress everyone’s understanding.
Coping with Culture Clash
12/12/2005 - by Stan Klatka Culture clash happens when people from two different cultures come into contact. Sometimes the clash begins before anyone has a chance to properly introduce themselves.
Business Travel Abroad
11/7/2005 - by Stan Klatka When conducting business on an international basis, most executives find that it is a necessity to properly plan travel abroad to meet with potential and present customers. This allows you to locate and find new customers as well as improve relationships with your present foreign representatives. International business dealings should take place via face-to-face meetings with a client or customer, as this is the best form of business contact.
Direct Exporting Through Export Intermediaries
9/19/2005 - by Stan Klatka In today’s global environment, more and more companies are looking at exporting to help grow their businesses. But exporting is often easier said then done. In order to successfully market, sell and ship your company’s products into new markets, you must identify export opportunities, build a sales and marketing structure, and follow the rules and regulations of shipping your goods internationally.
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