Articles on Global and Cross-Cultural Topics

Material by Deena Levine

Clients may purchase the following articles for distribution or intranet posting. Article contents are appropriate for the following types of intranet web pages: diversity, human resources, learning center, corporate campus, employee communications or employee development and training. Customized articles on culture and communication may be requested.

Articles may be presented as a monthly series or posted as single articles. For purchasing information, contact deena_levine@astound.net or info@dlevineassoc.com or call [+1] 925 947-5627.

Possibilities and Challenges of Global Organizational Alignment in the 21st Century
(Article tackles key cultural issues related to global policies, codes of conduct and values as well as their acceptance and implementation worldwide; content balances the need for global consistency and alignment, but presents significant cross-cultural issues that contribute to organizational challenges; two-part article completed in September, 2001)

Cross-Cultural Values of Individualism and Collectivism: Implications for the Workplace

"Universalism" and "Particularism": Cross-Cultural Dimensions at Work

Image and Professionalism in Business Communication
(Article contains basic information about communication and U.S. cultural expectations defining "positive image")

Communicating with your Client: Walking and Talking like a Consultant
(Article focuses on the need for assertiveness with clients and is directed at non-U.S. born consultants at U.S. client sites)

Organizational Transitions and Employee Communication

The Ambiguous Influence of Culture on Workplace Behavior

Workplace Considerations Across Cultures: Focus on American and Asian Indian Cross-Cultural Interactions

Insights for Global Business Relations: On-Site/Offshore Communication Challenges

Doing Business in India

Overview Article: Focus on the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia
(Article contains information on aspects of cultural, religious and linguistic distinctions in the three regions.)

Curriculum

Creating and Sustaining Effective Work Groups and Teams
(Curriculum for a 2-4 day program with follow-up; hard copy distribution only. Material developed by Deena Levine, M.A. and Sheila Ramsey, Ph.D.)

Curriculum can be purchased through license and individual user fee. Minimum purchase of 10 copies; per user discount offered with purchase of 20 or more copies.