Cultural differences, The Culture Map, time management, communication type, feedback, book review, environment, values
If I need to admit something, it was the only book in the three proposed that I hadn't chosen to read, thinking that I would be able to adapt to the cultural differences compared to the topic "communication" treated in the book "Non-violent communication" for example. But, in the end since "The Culture Map" was highly suggested to read before started, that if only one should be read, it was this one: I dive into it, feeling pressured to not be left aside, as the only one who hasn't read it (in the end, I was one of the few people to have read it). Even if it wasn't my first choice, it was a pleasure to read it: the writing style, the fun stories and the structure of the book (with the graphs) were enjoyable, and I actually had a good time (and some laugh) during the reading.
[...] The Culture Map - Erin Meyer (2014) - The cultural differences Introduction If I need to admit something, it was the only book in the three proposed that I hadn't choose to read, thinking that I would be able to adapt to the cultural differences compared to the topic "communication" treated in the book "Non-violent communication" for example. But, in the end since "The Culture Map" was highly suggested to read before started, that if only one should be read, it was this one: I dive into it, feeling pressured to not be left aside, as the only one who haven't read it (in the end, I was one of the only person to have read it). [...]
[...] I felt like they didn't understand the importance of the thing. It's only after remembering the book (and multiple hours in my hour trying to manage my frustration oops), that I take a step back into my point of view and reflect on what I can act on. I will not abandoned my type of feedback (in his core, saying thing that doesn't work) because I think it's more efficient and actually, more link to the low-context type of communication evocated in the book. [...]
[...] In the book, an advice is actually given, that for a multicultural team, the low-context communication should be used. For a better understanding, going straight to the point, without anything omitted (or information that you need to understand by yourself). Everything should be easier to understand for everyone: tasks, goals, values, deadlines Individual vs culture Something, if maybe the only one, that I don't really understand or maybe agree on, in the book: is that everything is taken into the prism of culture. [...]
[...] Firstly some sentences like "I'll be here in 5min" might mean 5min precisely for some or I'll be here between 5 and 30min for others, depending on the cultures. But also, how we perceive working time/hours: should we work more or just the 40hours? How do we organized our time in general during the day? But, after thinking, we can also observed it on how we all perceive and manage our personal time: what do we prioritize; our work or our hobbies, how do we use our time to create relationship. [...]
[...] As much as it teach us a lot, at the same time I think it's important to not think that you know or understand someone only on their cultures, and that it might even be dangerous for the harmony of the team: being close-minded on the idea that some people act a certain way. In the end, the reflection, and learning about other is definitely the most important. Conclusion Finally, I think "The Culture Map" is a good introduction to our 4th years in Leinn, and the environment that we will faced every day. On a personal level, my main take out is to work on my confidence in affirming my ideas in a low context environment, gaining confidence in general. [...]
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