Problem:
You have been asked to write an article for the company's internal newspaper. The article is about intercultural communication styles and how they affect oral and written communication. The article will propose tips and suggestions for how to interact with employees from all over the world.
You decide to do some research and interview people to see what strategies people employ to interact with people of different cultures. Interview at least three people you know to gather more information.
Write an article for the newsletter and website. The article's main topics should address these points:
Analyze the strategies that individuals (the ones you interviewed) use to communicate with other cultures.
Compile a list of do's and don'ts when communicating in an intercultural company environment.
Explain how to write effective e-mails, memos, and directions to a multicultural audience.
Explain how to deliver a presentation effectively to a multicultural audience (tips for nonverbal signals, gestures, and more).
Describe how different cultures influence one another in negotiation.