by Heather Chetwynd | Oct 21, 2015 | Culture and Values
Here’s an article on how many British citizens view Canada. An interesting comentary on how we are seen in the mother country! How the Brits see Canada What does the world think about us? This question is pondered by many Canadians, and often leads to us...
by Heather Chetwynd | Oct 16, 2015 | Culture and Values
Here’s a personal take on developing cultural awareness. Looking Another Culture in the Eye I was born and raised in Minnesota, but as an adult I have mostly lived in Europe and Africa. I teach cross-cultural management at the international business school...
by Heather Chetwynd | Jun 26, 2015 | Accent Modification
Here’s a very sad commentary on the relationship between what we see and what we perceive. Is it possible that just by looking at someone influences what we hear? Certainly our assumptions and stereotypes affect our perceptions but this article points to how...
by Heather Chetwynd | Apr 14, 2015 | Business Communications
Mohammad was in the running for a promotion but never got it. Why? According to his manager, Mohammad was considered rude by several of his colleagues. There were complaints about him being overly critical, raising his voice regularly and often making jokes at...
by Heather Chetwynd | Apr 10, 2015 | Business Communications
Now and then, we all face some uncomfortable situations at work. Whether it be strong smells, overly talkative co-workers, inappropriate clothes, etc., it can be difficult to confront the offending behaviour. Here are some tips on how to handle some of the more common...
