In a globalized world, cultural dexterity is a strategic necessity. Why do so many global projects falter? Often, it isn’t because executives misread market data or underestimate competitors; it’s ...

As the CEO of a translation service, I have seen firsthand how cross-cultural communication in virtual teams can change the game. With the world becoming increasingly globalized, figuring out the best ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. “No.” It's one of the most commonly used words in any language, but people’s willingness to ...

We all have an internal list of those we still don't understand, let alone appreciate. We all have biases, even prejudices, toward specific groups. In our workshops we ask people to gather in pairs ...

“My spouse and I come from different cultural backgrounds, with different perspectives, upbringings, and experiences. We love each other, but our biggest cultural divide is how we communicate. Since ...

Despite the hundreds of miles that separate them, Teaching Assistant Professor Caroline Sibley’s Advanced Arabic class is using virtual reality technology to hone their language skills with students ...

When first-year engineering major Kerry-Kearns Bobga arrived on campus last fall, he mentally prepared himself for a difficult transition from his home country of Cameroon. He expected to navigate an ...

One way to future-proof students in our globalised world is to improve their cross-cultural communication skills. And with students and academics more mobile than ever, the ability to reach across ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. 1. Deeply understand what your culture is today 2. Institute core values that hurt 3. Determine your crisis leadership style before the ...