by Gary Oddou | Apr 11, 2019 | Education, Global Skills
Becoming effective in a diverse world is dependent on how much, how accurate and how quickly we learn about the unfamiliar. Diversity, by definition, means there is divergence in our beliefs, habits, values, and perspectives. To be effective in an environment where...
by Gary Oddou | Jan 24, 2019 | Global Skills
Observing carefully is an important part of navigating a new environment and culture. Look at the picture below for about 5 seconds. Now, cover the picture with something, and tell me what you saw (no cheating! ☺). A house? An opening? A mountain? Grass? Some...
by Gary Oddou | Jan 11, 2019 | Global Skills
We all seem to know exactly what the French are like, right? In fact, most of us are experts about pretty much every culture. How often have you heard these types of phrases from friends, family members or co-workers: “The Japanese are . . . .” (e.g., are...
by Joyce Osland | Dec 19, 2018 | Global Skills
Global competencies and personal growth do not seem related but they go hand in hand. Using assessments like the Global Competency Inventory (GCI) or Intercultural Effectiveness Scale (IES) is a terrific first step to see how one compares with others or identify...
by Gary Oddou | Dec 5, 2018 | Leadership
When you get the call to work in a foreign country, you need to consider more than just the job opportunity and your own ability to manage the transition (which can be very challenging without any other issues involved). If you have a family, the transition will be...
