Welcome to Connect East
Bridging cultural differences to improve business relations and productivity is at the core of Connect East. We are committed to help organizations and individuals improve their cultural competencies when working across Asia and the U.S. We partner with global organizations with an interest in Asia and Asian companies growing global reach into the U.S.
Whether you are preparing for an important assignment overseas, or are engaged in a new partnership, we help you gain deep understanding and practical ways of working with the other culture. How we differ in values, communications styles, decision making styles, attitudes towards conflicts, work approaches and social protocols. You will come away with new clarity, improved productivity and team work and a more smooth relationship with your partners.
Working with China
Working with China
"Know yourself and understand the others, and you will win every battle." Sun Zi
Multicultural Team Building
Multicultural Team Building
Make the power of diversity work for you
Communicating Across Cultures
Communicating Across Cultures
Is silence golden in your meeting room?
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How to Deal with the Fear of Making Mistakes in Cross - Cultural Situations
Everyone goes through a stage when we have acquired a great deal of information about the other culture but are not yet fluent in using them. For some people, it can result in a paralyzing fear of making the wrong moves and therefore choose inaction instead. "I don't want to offend someone. But I also don't want to appear always compromising. When should I push hard and when not to? I feel like more confused today than yesterday." Here are three strategies that can help you take the next step forward.