Posts Tagged ‘Negotiations’

What is the Biggest Barrier in Cross-cultural Negotiations

Without a doubt the biggest barrier in cross-cultural negotiations is:your own mindset We all tend to think any barriers in cross-cultural communication and negotiation is due to something beyond ourselves.But we all forget that we all come to the cross-cultural negotiation table with our own cultural prejudices.To put it in other words…We automatically assume our [...]

Your Guideline for Successful First Time Cross Cultural Negotiations in Any Culture

Do you have an international sales negotiation coming up? Are you nervous about how it will go?Most people don’t give much thought to the actual cross cultural communication process prior to their first real cross cultural negotiation. They get obsessed with secondary details. Cross Cultural Negotiation Skills Imagine you are in a long line of [...]

What Advice Can You Give Me to Prepare for My First Cross Cultural Negotiation?

Of course, it is important to go into your negotiation with the right mindset.Open your own cultural responses up to meet another culture.But do not be so focused on the cross-cultural aspect of your negotiation so much that you forget your basic preparation.Like all negotiations, preparation is important.You need to know exactly:Where you stand in [...]