{"id":156891,"date":"2024-10-21T08:30:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T14:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/?p=156891"},"modified":"2024-10-21T08:30:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T14:30:54","slug":"korean-business-getting-to-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/korean-business-getting-to-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Business: Getting to Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Don Southerton<\/a> here…I work with Korean and Western teams daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s common in Western meetings to first discuss the issues, some background, and potential repercussions as part of the work-through<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, after discussions\u2014sometimes at length\u2014the team will ponder what steps must be taken, including individual input with a range of choices and potential countermeasures, all of which may require more thought and pushing things to further discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, Korean teams are aware of the issue and prefer to focus talks on the solution and immediate steps, then report these plans and actions to leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tackling an issue, I recommend a collaborative approach in which teams are transparent, clearly state the challenges, and agree that potential downsides may exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, it’s best to move on quickly and devote the meeting to actionable steps and a solution-oriented discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Streamline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In advance, solution-oriented talks can be streamlined by sharing a PowerPoint that states Point 1\u2014the Issue\u2014and Point 2\u2014any concerning downsides\u2014and then asking for feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the meeting limit or sidebar, any deep discussions on either point, ask the team to dedicate the meeting to Point 3\u2014actionable and solution-oriented steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timeline for Execution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final step for any meeting is to determine and set a feasible timeline for execution and outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is very important, as it will give the Korean team deliverables to report to leadership\u2014a norm and expectation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions, comments, just ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I, too, am always open to new projects and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule a time to talk, please use my Calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/calendly.com\/dsoutherton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, this is Don Southerton wishing you all the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call 310-866-3777 or EM Dsoutherton@bridgingculture.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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