Make the Most of the Culture Spectrum
Use the Culture Spectrum model with its 8 pairs of contrasting behaviors to self-assess your personal work style, and to prepare for cross-cultural workplace success. Get to know the value scales before traveling abroad, and stay observant in order to recognize difference. Understanding the value scales can help you when you encounter challenges abroad -- since you can often quickly identify the area of contrast, and aim to shift yourself along the spectrum in order to adapt and be more effective.
Sample Questions to Ask When Analyzing Behavior in the Workplace
Make use of these questions to help you uncover behavioral patterns in others, or yourself. Use them before going abroad to practice applying these behavior scales and return to them regularly when abroad to hone your insights on how your...
