Mind-Set In Cross-Cultural Communication
Although an international mind-set is important for international business, it is hard to describe exactly what it is.
Difficult To Describe The Right International Mind-Set
Part of the reason it is difficult to describe is because it is difficult to pick up the right mind-set without any international experience. There are different types of international experiences. Not all experiences give you good international mind-set skills.
Another reason it is difficult to describe is that many people have their own interpretations. Most people keep their own cultural prejudices within their international mind-set.
The one thing for sure, is that it is easy to recognize good international mind-set skills once you have the basic skill.
International Mind-Set As An Identity
For seasoned international professionals an international mind-set is part of their identity. It is natural.
I can tell if someone with international experience has acquired an international mind-set by his ability at keeping his own prejudices out of his communication.
The Right Mind-Set Shows No Prejudices
To do this you need to be able to pick up cultural prejudices. It is not easy. How can you determine if something is a personal or cultural prejudice?
Most people will claim loud and long that they do not have any prejudices. But we all do. Awareness and experience teaches you to identify prejudices.
To master an international mind-set in all situations you must first be able to recognize your own prejudices and sometimes even put them aside. Seasoned international professionals know when to put their own prejudices to the side to ease real communication across different cultures.
Incomplete International Experience
The people who have some international experience, but who are not able to do this, think they have reached international nirvana. They are usually opinionated and voice their opinions loudly, not realizing that they are clearly identifying themselves as newbie’s in cross-cultural communication.
So what should you do, if you want to identify someone with the right international mind-set to help you develop your international business?
The Right Mind-Set Is A Natural One
Look for the international professionals who blend into different situations and cultures effortlessly. As their international mind-set has become part of their identity, they will often be quieter about their own skills.
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Cindy King is a Cross-Cultural Marketer and International Sales Specialist, with over 25 years field experience in international business development.
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