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Even Local Businesses Need Global Strategies

When I talk about our consulting focus on global business strategies and processes, many of my friends and neighbors’ eyes start to glaze over. (Yes, I know I need to work on my elevator pitch!) But I think there’s another … Continue reading

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Thinking Differently

The Boston Globe published an interesting article yesterday about brain research on the differences in perception between Westerners and Asians.* The article cites several examples of differences in perception from earlier experiments, and then talks about recent research with brain … Continue reading

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So, You're Going to India for the First Time! (3 of 3)

What to eat & not eat: The main rule is to not drink the water – drink only bottled water, or sealed beverages (like sodas or juices in bottles), or hot tea or coffee. This also means insisting on “no … Continue reading

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So, You're Going to India for the First Time! (2 of 3)

What to expect when you arrive in India: For many American travelers, the hardest part of a trip to India is the time from when you leave the airplane and arrive in your hotel. You will likely step off the … Continue reading

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So, You're Going to India for the First Time! (1 of 3)

One aspect of the increasing globalization of businesses is that more businesspeople find themselves traveling abroad to developing countries, often for the first time. If you are an American making your first business visit to India, here are some tips, … Continue reading

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What to Wear for the Business Meeting in…

I love it! The Wall Street Journal had an article yesterday about the challenges of dressing appropriately for doing business in different countries, in their fashion column. My male colleagues often think this is minor, but the reality is it … Continue reading

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