{"id":1614,"date":"2019-01-17T09:05:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T16:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/?p=1614"},"modified":"2019-01-17T09:08:53","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T16:08:53","slug":"similar-brings-us-together-korean-culture-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/similar-brings-us-together-korean-culture-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Similar Brings Us Together: Korean Culture 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Korean facing global business requires colleagues of different cultures to work together on a daily basis and I find Similar Brings Us Together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How we see others culturally is often in the differences and similarities. I like to focus on the later; as differences pull us apart and similarities brings us together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Particularly for western teams engaged in Korean operations, I believe in the importance of deep learning about the workplace in Korea\u200a\u2014\u200athe 2019 norms, practices, and day-to-day life. The same learning goes for Korean teams assigned to support overseas\u2019 operations. They need to become savvy in local practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These insights allow us to better understand our mutual teams\u2019 thoughts and expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I note above, recognizing similarities is one of the most powerful cross-cultural bridges. In other words, how can you relate to the nuances in communications and day-to-day life? This requires identifying the local beliefs, values, expectations, traditions, and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outcomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although there is bound to be friction between home and host country cultural values, a successful model accomplishes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Awareness and appreciation of both the home and host country with the ability to gain an insight into one\u2019s own personal traits, strengths, weaknesses, attitudes, and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Realization of similarities and shared values, along with an awareness of and respect for the cultural differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call to Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do you see this applying to you and your own experiences working with another culture\u2019s teams?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dealing with better understanding Korea-facing issues, challenges, or impasses? I provide workarounds and solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>I look forward to your thoughts and comments, and have for January set aside time to discuss one on one. Always Private and Confidential. FB or Linkedin Message, Text or email to set up a time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>1\u2013310\u2013866\u20133777<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dsoutherton@bridgingculture.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign up for my newsletter, too.  <a href=\"http:\/\/forms.aweber.com\/form\/64\/2141090564.htm\">http:\/\/forms.aweber.com\/form\/64\/2141090564.htm <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Don<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">###<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Korean facing global business requires colleagues of different cultures to work together on a daily basis and I find Similar Brings Us Together. 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