Further to my last post on managing virtual teams I found some great information on wikibooks:
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Managing_Groups_and_Teams/How_Do_You_Manage_Global_Virtual_Teams%3F
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Tuesday 31 August 2010
Thursday 26 August 2010
Managing Virtual Teams - misunderstandings arising from cultural differences
A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, Managing Virtual Teams: taking a more strategic approach, highlights the prevalence of virtual teams and the methods by which they are managed.
The accompanying survey of over 400 executives from around the world found that, while 78% now work, or have worked, in a virtual team, this kind of teamwork has many problems, two of the biggest being misunderstandings arising from cultural differences – a strong argument in favour of cross-cultural training – and the general difficulty of leading people from a distance.
See more of the article @ www.eiu.com/sponsor/NEC/virtualteams
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The accompanying survey of over 400 executives from around the world found that, while 78% now work, or have worked, in a virtual team, this kind of teamwork has many problems, two of the biggest being misunderstandings arising from cultural differences – a strong argument in favour of cross-cultural training – and the general difficulty of leading people from a distance.
See more of the article @ www.eiu.com/sponsor/NEC/virtualteams
For bespoke cross-cultural training programs both online and face to face contact us @expatknowhow http://www.expatknowhow.com/menus/main.asp?PN=Contact
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Thursday 19 August 2010
U.S. Travel Visa Requirements
The US Government has recently announced that as from 9 September, there will be a $14 pp charge for ESTA applications.
The ESTA is the compulsory internet form that must be completed prior to travel on the US Visa Waiver entry scheme. Currently the ESTA is free of charge and valid for 2 years from time of issue.
No travel arrangements need to have been made to apply for an ESTA.
To apply, click on http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta
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The ESTA is the compulsory internet form that must be completed prior to travel on the US Visa Waiver entry scheme. Currently the ESTA is free of charge and valid for 2 years from time of issue.
No travel arrangements need to have been made to apply for an ESTA.
To apply, click on http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta
Are you travelling to work or live overseas?
Need help?
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Tuesday 10 August 2010
Safety and Security Abroad
Safety know-how:
Whether you work for a company or you are on your own, it is you who is ultimately responsible for your own safety and security.
Before you leave to live or work abroad it is important to:
•Copy important documents (keep secure)
•Be familiar with the rule of law
•Have an emergency and contingency plan
Want to know more then go to:
http://www.expatknowhow.com/menus/main.asp?PN=Safety
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At home working all over the world...
Whether you work for a company or you are on your own, it is you who is ultimately responsible for your own safety and security.
Before you leave to live or work abroad it is important to:
•Copy important documents (keep secure)
•Be familiar with the rule of law
•Have an emergency and contingency plan
Want to know more then go to:
http://www.expatknowhow.com/menus/main.asp?PN=Safety
Expat Know How
At home working all over the world...
Tuesday 3 August 2010
What to know when moving abroad to live and work?
When moving to live and work abroad there are many things that you will need to consider and know.
Visit http://www.expatknowhow.com/menus/main.asp?PN=Country to find out know-how and links to other useful websites.
17 topics you will need to review about the country you will be going to live in:
•History
•Economy
•Type of Government
•Value systems (the basis for behaviour)
•Language
•Legal requirements
•Business Practices (time, negotiating, entertaining)
•Protocols (Greetings, titles, gestures, gifts,dress)
•Security and Safety
•Health
•Transport
•Holidays
•Electric current and plug type
•Currency
•Time zone
•Country calling codes
•Weather
Be at home all over the world...
Visit http://www.expatknowhow.com/menus/main.asp?PN=Country to find out know-how and links to other useful websites.
17 topics you will need to review about the country you will be going to live in:
•History
•Economy
•Type of Government
•Value systems (the basis for behaviour)
•Language
•Legal requirements
•Business Practices (time, negotiating, entertaining)
•Protocols (Greetings, titles, gestures, gifts,dress)
•Security and Safety
•Health
•Transport
•Holidays
•Electric current and plug type
•Currency
•Time zone
•Country calling codes
•Weather
Be at home all over the world...
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