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The Culture Map: Discussion Questions & Exercises

Are you looking for The Culture Map discussion questions? What are some of the key themes and ideas to discuss? In The Culture Map, Erin Meyer presents a framework for analyzing cultural differences on eight dimensions. By understanding both your own and another culture’s position on each dimension, you can relate to each other better so that you can accomplish your business goals. Here are some discussion questions and exercises that will help you consider the book’s lessons in the context of your own life.

Poor Charlie’s Almanack: Book Overview

What is the book Poor Charlie’s Almanack about? What investment tips can you get from the book? The Poor Charlie’s Almanack book is a collection of Charlie Munger’s best advice given over 30 years in the form of roundtable talks and public speeches. On investing, Charlie emphasizes investing in high-quality businesses with good management and established competitive advantages. Read on to learn more about the lessons on management and investing from the book Poor Charlie’s Almanack.

How Do People View Time in Different Cultures?

How do people of different cultures perceive time? What is the difference between linear time and flexible time perception? Understanding how other cultures perceive time is crucial for maintaining beneficial business relationships. Otherwise, you might be furious that you’ve been kept waiting—then become even angrier when your partner arrives and not only doesn’t apologize but is also confused as to why you’re so upset. In her book The Culture Map, Erin Meyer classifies the perception of time in different cultures into two broad categories: linear-time (aka monochronic) and flexible-time (aka polychronic). In this article, we’ll explore the differences in time

Tips & Questions to Ask to Keep a Conversation Going

How can you keep a conversation flowing smoothly? What kinds of questions should you ask to keep a conversation going? There are two methods you can use to keep a conversation going smoothly: asking open-ended questions about the other person and following up on their answers with additional questions. By avoiding straightforward questions, you give yourself the opportunity to connect more with the other person. Here are good questions to ask to keep a conversation going.

Range by David Epstein: Review, Context, & Approach

Are you thinking of reading Range by David Epstein? Is the book really worth all the hype? David Epstein is a former writer for Sports Illustrated who has built his career writing about the science behind athleticism. In Range, Epstein makes the case for generalism: a broad competence in many areas rather than the extreme mastery of one. Not only does cultivating range free you to pursue more of your interests, it entails professional advantages you could have never predicted. Here is our review of Range by David Epstein.

Managing Cross-Cultural Teams: Strategies and Tips

Do you manage a team made up of people from different cultures? How do you deal with cultural differences between team members? If you are a manager of a team represented by people from different cultures, it’s important to anticipate potential clashes that could happen between team members due to cultural differences. In her book The Culture Map, Erin Meyer presents several strategies managers can use when their teams need to work with different cultures or consist of people from different cultures. In this article, we’ll present the key strategies Meyer recommends when creating and managing cross-cultural teams.

The 2 Word-of-Mouth Marketing Strategies That Work

What is word-of-mouth marketing? What are the best ways to generate word-of-mouth referrals? Word-of-mouth (WOM) marketing is a way of promotion where customers spread goodwill about a brand and its products through conversations. There are two primary channels you can use to create a word-of-mouth marketing strategy for your business: vertical media and business press. We’ll discuss both of these strategies below.

Communicating With High- and Low-Context Cultures

Do you often communicate with people from other cultures as part of your job? What differences have you noticed between different cultures’ communication styles? Learning how to communicate effectively is essential for good business. But contrary to popular belief, the techniques for good communication vary depending on the place you’re in. Cultural communication expert Erin Meyer places cultures on a communication spectrum and defines the two extremes as “high-context” and “low-context.” In this article, we’ll look at the difference between high- and low-context cultures and present some strategies for working well with people whose communication styles differ from yours.

Conflict and Culture: How Different Cultures Disagree

How do different cultures approach conflict? Does the culture you come from tend to express disagreement openly or tacitly? Conflict and disagreement are necessary realities in the business world. But the rules for appropriate disagreement vary across cultures. In discussing conflict and culture, cultural communication expert Erin Meyer divides disagreement styles into two extremes: “confrontational” and “avoids confrontation.” In this article, we’ll look at why it can be so hard to determine where a culture falls on the disagreement spectrum and present some strategies you can use to ensure that disagreements don’t harm your business relationships.

Geoffrey Moore: The Chasm and Its Symptoms

What is the biggest “chasm” in Geoffrey Moore’s Technology Adoption Life Cycle (TALC)? How do you know that your business has reached the chasm between the early adopters and the early majority? According to Geoffrey Moore, the most significant chasm in the TALC occurs between early adopters and the early majority. The telltale signal that your business has reached the chasm is plateauing sales: when you first release your product, you may see exponential growth of sales in the early market, but then sales revenue hits a plateau or even trail off as the early market saturates and you enter