Communication is the most important aspect of successful business; our entire work-day is spent communicating. When the communication is cross-cultural, the impact is even more profound.
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2. Cross-cultural Communication
– JAPAN
Japan has a truly unique culture. It is one of the hardest for non-Japanese
nationals to interact with. If you work internationally in a Japanese company
or work with Japanese partners, it is critical for your team’s success to get
cross-cultural communication training.
Some fundamental Japanese cultural themes are:
Collectivism: Group belonging in Japan is immensely strong and affects
everything from consumer buyer-motivation to corporate decision-
making in very intricate ways.
Hierarchy and Respect: The Japanese business society is incredibly
ritualized with distinct hierarchies and in-direct communication –
foreigners soon get lost in translation without proper advisory and
training.