Archive for September, 2009

How to Develop Multi-cultural Skills?

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his own language, that goes to his heart”, Nelson Mandela.INTRODUCTION:When Hollywood actor Richard Gere publicly kissed Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, people made a hue and cry over the scene and on the [...]

Managing Multi-cultural Teams for Better Productivity

r/>Managing across cultures is not an easy task and it has been a challenge for the offshoring companies to  manage across different geographic boundaries and with multi-cultural teams. A culture in itself is defined as a group or community which shares common beliefs and values. A cultural group is understood by the manner in which [...]

The Conducive Nature Of Hip Hop Culture For Missional Praxis

One of the most unique, creative, and influential cultures in not only North America but throughout the world is hip hop culture.  Hip hop’s appeal can be seen locally and globally as its style, music, and attitude continue to spread fast through various mediums.  In the midst of this culturally explosive movement, we also note [...]