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Korea 2020: The Book, an Update

December 1, 2019 Commentary Comments Off on Korea 2020: The Book, an Update

I’ve been in editing mode for the past few days. Plans are for an end of December release of my new book Korea 2020: A workplace in transition.

Many thanks to those of you who previewed the manuscript and shared comments. If you, too, would like to preview and comment, I’ll email you a draft copy.

Korea 2020

Korea 2020: the book, shares not only what’s behind the current corporate trends but also the impact of Change both in South Korea and for operations outside Korea.

Exploring this change is at the core of this new book. Topics include the restructuring of age-old corporate norms such as more casual dress, a simplification of workplace titles leading to flatter organizations, and the pushback against workplace bullying and gender discrimination.

It also drills deeper and provides readers with workarounds, work throughs, and insights.

Don https://www.bridgingculture.com

Korea Facing: Secrets….an Update

January 10, 2013 Education Comments Off on Korea Facing: Secrets….an Update

Again, best wishes in the new year…

With the release of Korea Facing: Secrets for Success in Korean
Global Business feedback and comments have been very positive. In
some cases, global teams are sharing the book across their
organization as a tool to better educate staff on the nuances of
their Korea-based company. We’ve also been interviewed by Seoul’s
tbs eFM “This Morning” show, (an on-demand link to the talk is
forthcoming) with more media interviews in the works…

One common question is how to access the book? There are several
options.

Option #1 Apple iBook (my favorite and free)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/korea-facing-secrets-for-success/id589661138?ls=1

Option #2 A PDF version is available upon request.

Option #3 Kindle or Nook.

Option #4 Amazon, which offers the book in eBook and Print versions.

Questions, Comments, Feedback? I’d be interested in your thoughts.

As always, if you or your company has need for my consultancy,
please let me know by email or Phone +1-310-866-3777. We’re always
interested in learning more about your business needs and opportunities.

Don

Korea Facing: Year end

December 11, 2012 general Comments Off on Korea Facing: Year end

Don Southerton, Editor

With the year end, Korean Groups have begun their annual end of

year reporting and restructuring. As in the past, Samsung Group has

already announced high level promotions across their organization,

we’ll see what happens at Hyundai Motor Group and the other Groups.

I monitor and track this daily. 

 

In the days leading up to Holidays, team level promotions will

begin to be announced. The norm has been for the re-assignments and

promotions to take affect January 2.

 

I’d expect some change both at senior Korean global leadership level and

across the Korean overseas teams. Those receiving promotions should

be congratulated–promotions bring considerable status along with a

boost in wages.

 

Meanwhile, the Korean presidential election is week away. How will a new

president view the Korean chaebols is a topic of discussion–the

previous administration was pro-business.

 

Finally, 1st draft edits and revisions on the Korea Facing book are

completed. I expect 1-2 more draft revisions before the book goes

“to press”–actually since it’s an eBook, I’ll upload. Plans call

for the book to be available in iBook, Kindle, and Google Book 

formats. Look for a Holiday release date.

 

As always, if you have questions and comments, please feel free to

contact me. Likewise, I’m open to new opportunities, so keep

me in mind.