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What is The Culture Map about? What are Erin Meyer’s eight axes for measuring cultural differences? In her book The Culture Map, cultural communication expert Erin Meyer presents a framework you can use to analyze how cultures differ from yours as well as practical strategies to mitigate any cultural misunderstandings. She also explains why these cultural differences developed in the first place. Below is a brief overview of her key points.
What are the key characteristics of early technology adopters? What drives early adopters to purchase new, experimental technology? In his book Crossing the Chasm, Geoffrey Moore calls the early adopters “visionaries.” Most of them are ambitious leaders looking to gain a strategic advantage or make a quantum leap forward by leveraging new technological breakthroughs. Keep reading to learn about the key characteristics of the early adopter market.
Is your mind overwhelmed by negativity? Do you often find yourself slipping into negative thinking cycles, ruminating about the past, or imagining the worst-case scenarios in the future? When you are in a negative state of mind, it’s pretty much impossible to slip out of it and attune yourself to a more positive frequency on demand. If you want to think and feel more positive, you need to make a conscious effort to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. Here is how reflecting only on the facts can help you challenge your negative cognitions and see that
What is individual decision-making? What are the main benefits of the individual decision-making style? What are its key disadvantages? Individual decision-making is where the chief decision-maker may consider others’ opinions, but ultimately, the individual (usually the boss) makes the final decision. The individual decision-making style is the key feature of hierarchical cultures where there is a clear delineation of ranks amongst members. In this article, we’ll explore the key advantages and disadvantages of individual decision-making, and present some strategies for working in cultures that decide individually.
How do Asians think about and view the word? Which aspects do they tend to focus on? Which ones do they de-emphasize? According to cultural communication expert Erin Meyer, Asians are “dialectical thinkers.” Dialectical thinking focuses on the big picture and the relationships between the different elements rather than the elements themselves. In this article, we’ll discuss how Asians think, according to cultural communication expert Meyer.
What is product positioning in marketing? What role does product positioning play in customers’ buying decisions? “Positioning” refers to where potential customers place your product on the market landscape, or how they view it in relation to the competition. According to Geoffrey Moore, the author of Crossing the Chasm, positioning is the most significant factor in a customer’s decision to buy your product. Here are five steps to position your product for success.
What exactly is a “whole product”? Why is it important that you deliver the whole product to your customers? When you make a sale, you’re typically only obligated to deliver the core product. However, while innovators and early adopters are usually willing to take ownership of assembling the whole product for themselves, the early majority are not. If you fail to supply the whole product (a complete solution without native or third-party add-ons), you are risking losing those customers. In this article, we’ll take a look at two whole product models: Theodore Levitt’s Whole Product Model and Geoffrey Moore’s Simplified
What exactly is self-image? What can you do to improve your self-image and get closer to the type of person you want to be—your ideal self? Your self-image defines who you are, how you express yourself, and how you act in any given situation. To improve your self-image, you first need to think about the type of person you want to be. Next, you need to replace your negative thoughts and feelings about yourself with positive ones. In this article, you’ll learn how to improve your self-image and program your mind for success.
How do you negotiate across the cultural divide? What are some things you should take into account when negotiating with people from different cultures? When negotiating across cultures, the key thing to take into account is how the people with whom you are negotiating approach persuasion. According to cultural expert Erin Meyer, different kinds of arguments persuade people from different cultures. In other words, what persuades you might not persuade someone from a different culture. In this article, we’ll explore the two primary approaches to persuasion and present some strategies you can use to effectively persuade people from different cultures
Do you believe that faith in God can cure physical ailments? How can trusting your fate in God’s hands help you restore your health and vitality? Faith can add to medical therapies and bring about well-being if it is in God’s plan for the person to live. We all have to die sometime, but if a person trusts their life in God’s hands, there is a high chance he/she will return to a healthful state. Here is how faith can help potentiate healing outcomes.