Access to Asia

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Create meaningful relationships that translate to betterbusiness Access to Asia presents a deeply insightful framework fortoday's global business leaders and managers, whether travelingfrom Toronto to Taipei, Baltimore to Bangalore, or San Francisco toShanghai. Drawing from her extensive experience and globalconnections, author Sharon Schweitzer suggests that irrespective oftheir industry, everyone is essentially in the relationshipbusiness. Within Asia, building trust and inspiring respect arevital steps in developing business relationships that transcendbasic contractual obligations. Readers will find in-the-trenchesadvice and stories from 80 regional experts in 10 countries,including China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, and Korea. * Discover the unique eight-question framework that provides richinterview material and insight from respected cultural experts * Track cultural progress over time and highlight areas in needof improvement with the Self-Awareness Profile * Learn the little-known facts, reports, and resources that helpestablish and strengthen Asian business relationships Effective cross-cultural communication is mandatory for today'ssuccessful global business leaders. For companies and individualslooking to engage more successfully with their counterparts inAsia, Access to Asia showcases the critical people skillsthat drive global business success.

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"This handbook provides US Americans with detailed awareness of their own cultural habits of thinking and behavior and pinpoints those that they are most likely to meet in key Asian partners. Its extensive information, essential as a starting point for doing business together, serves as a compass for the reader, stimulating informed curiosity and questioning in real-life contexts."--Dr. George F. Simons, worldwide consultant, founder, author and editor-in-chief of diversophy intercultural training games, Nice area, France "After more than three decades helping business travelers better understand their colleagues in other cultures, I know how vital it is to understand country-specific customs and avoid costly international faux pas. It is refreshing to see that in addition to the invaluable insights and practical advice offered in Access to Asia, Ms. Schweitzer helps readers to assess their own readiness for working with Asian cultures, acknowledging the most important requirement for cross-cultural success: know yourself first, in order to know others!"--Dean Foster, President, DFA Intercultural Global Solutions, and author of the John Wiley Global Etiquette Guide series, USA. "In a world of highly commoditized products and services, differentiation often comes in the form of human connection. At our core, we humans are remarkably similar. We all care about family, share anxieties, and aspire to greatness, although our definitions may vary. Our cultural norms and beliefs are the gateway to our hearts. Access to Asia is a must read for anyone seeking to understand the cultures of Asia. Sharon's practical approach offers a fast track to insider status in some of the most exciting economies of our day. Culture does matter!"--Stig Nybo, President, U.S. Retirement Strategy, Transamerica Retirement Solutions, award-winning author of Transform Tomorrow: Awakening the Super Saver in Pursuit of Retirement Readiness, California, USA
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