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Casual Articles - Communicating to a Global Audience
In my 18 years of consulting I have heard it all. Everything from competition to managed care as reasons why it’s hard to create the business of your dreams. New customers are needed to keep any business going but it is how you and your staff ma
5. Use simplified language and common words.
6. Many cultures have high expectations for following the rules of etiquette. Err on the side of politeness, and be cautious with written confrontation.
7. When
If you are a recruiter, a manager or an owner of a medical staffing agency, your priority and lifeblood is finding talent for your medical staffing agency.The positions you are trying to fill are probably from facilities that called that s
1. Avoid references to time of day or year, as coworkers around the globe will be in different time zones and different seasons. Rather than saying "this evening", say "at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time". Rather than saying "next winter", say "January 25th."
2. If many of your coworkers are in English-speaking countries, or have been greatly influenced by British culture, consider adopting English spelling (i.e., "colour" vs. "color", or "metre" vs. "meter").
3. Become familiar with the holiday and vacation schedules of the group you communicate with. For example, many countries have an informal expectation of two weeks' holiday in August. Be careful in requesting responses or action during these times.
4. Avoid jargon and slang in communications. If you reference information from pop culture, be sure the reference is understandable to all.
5. Use simplified language and common words.
6. Many cultures have high expectations for following the rules of etiquette. Err on the side of politeness, and be cautious with written confrontation.
7. When v
People often confuse public relations with advertising. PR is the effort that creates publicity for your product, service, or company; this publicity is perceived as not being paid for by the company or individual. PR is communicated by third par
1. Avoid references to time of day or year, as coworkers around the globe will be in different time zones and different seasons. Rather than saying "this evening", say "at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time". Rather than saying "next winter", say "January 25th."
2. If many of your coworkers are in English-speaking countries, or have been greatly influenced by British culture, consider adopting English spelling (i.e., "colour" vs. "color", or "metre" vs. "meter").
3. Become familiar with the holiday and vacation schedules of the group you communicate with. For example, many countries have an informal expectation of two weeks' holiday in August. Be careful in requesting responses or action during these times.
4. Avoid jargon and slang in communications. If you reference information from pop culture, be sure the reference is understandable to all.
5. Use simplified language and common words.
6. Many cultures have high expectations for following the rules of etiquette. Err on the side of politeness, and be cautious with written confrontation.
7. When
What is your biggest hate when it comes to presentations? Slide after slide of boring PowerPoints right? Don't fall in to the same trap yourself - adopt the following 10 steps and you'll be welcomed!Steps
3. Become familiar with the holiday and vacation schedules of the group you communicate with. For example, many countries have an informal expectation of two weeks' holiday in August. Be careful in requesting responses or action during these times.
4. Avoid jargon and slang in communications. If you reference information from pop culture, be sure the reference is understandable to all.
5. Use simplified language and common words.
6. Many cultures have high expectations for following the rules of etiquette. Err on the side of politeness, and be cautious with written confrontation.
7. When
With all the talk about outsourcing today, many companies are using it to accomplish more and more tasks. But there IS a limit. In fact, there are three of them:Cost – When it is more expensive to outsource than to do it in-house, outsou
4. Avoid jargon and slang in communications. If you reference information from pop culture, be sure the reference is understandable to all.
5. Use simplified language and common words.
6. Many cultures have high expectations for following the rules of etiquette. Err on the side of politeness, and be cautious with written confrontation.
7. When
Have you ever noticed how some businesses just seem to keep going from strength to strength while others seem to struggle along just hanging in there? What is it that really makes the difference?It’s a question I’ve been asking myself over
5. Use simplified language and common words.
6. Many cultures have high expectations for following the rules of etiquette. Err on the side of politeness, and be cautious with written confrontation.
7. When videoconferencing or talking on the phone, talk clearly and slowly. Look for verbal and physical clues to ensure you are being understood. Ask questions to be sure your message is heard.
8. Learn other cultures' business terms and jargon, and use them properly in communications.
9. For complex communications, consider hiring a professional consultant, communicator, or business writer, such as Pearl Writing Services.
With a little extra effort, your communications will shine, and will be clear and understandable to all.
Copyright 2006 Pearl Writing Services
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