Author: lisa.k.dewaard
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Back in the U.S.S.R.
My First Cross-Cultural Experience By Lisa DeWaard, Ph.D. It was a beautiful August day in 1991. The skies were a brilliant blue with only the occasional puff of cloud overhead. The sun was shining, making the day warm but not hot. There was a light, fresh breeze. I was standing in a long line taking Read more
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The Role of Philosophy in International Business, Article 3
Confucianism By Lisa DeWaard, Ph.D. and John Lam In our work, the Hofstede 6D Model of National Culture is revolutionary in explaining why differing behaviors exist in various cultures. The values of the model guide our understanding of what drives us to have different expectations and approaches to what’s polite from one country to another. Read more
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The Role of Philosophy in International Business, Article 2
Fatalism and Safety Programs By Lisa DeWaard, Ph.D. and Marina Karpina (Originally posted on LinkedIn March 25, 2025) In heavy and dangerous industries, safety plans and efforts to reduce accidents are top of mind. In cultures like the U.S., the preservation of life on jobsites is a key focus and the loss of even one Read more
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The Role of Philosophy in International Business, Article 1
The Dangers of Psychological Safety Programs: The Hidden Dangers of a Cut-and-Paste Approach in Global Companies By Lisa DeWaard, Ph.D. and Pia Kähärä (Originally posted on LinkedIn March 11, 2025). There has been a recent rise in psychological safety initiatives in global corporations. The term “psychological safety” was first coined in 1954, but interest at Read more
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Leading Across Cultures 201
About the Course Dive deeper into cross-cultural leadership and leave with practical strategies you can put to use immediately on the topics below. Topics covered include: What motivates people in life and how does it present itself at work? And how can detail-oriented colleagues and innovation-oriented colleagues meet in the middle and work together well? Read more
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Leading Across Cultures 101
About the Course Join us for a live, 45-minute introduction to leading global teams. This session will cover the following topics: What is culture? How does the culture we grow up in shape our expectations for the workplace? How do hierarchy and individualism affect workplace dynamics? Enjoy our dynamic presentation, interactive exercises, and Q&A time. Read more
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Personal Cultural Assessment
What are your personal cultural preferences? Which values from your upbringing and life experiences have shaped them? This assessment includes the Hofstede Culture in the Workplace Questionnaire™, which provides you with your personalized cultural preferences. It’s followed up with a 60 minute, one-on-one debrief session with one of our licensed consultants. The debrief gives you Read more
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