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BANZAI!: Japanese Business Lessons from a Skydiver

BANZAI! Japanese Business Lessons from a Skydiver

by Diana K. Rowland

Ever wonder what it would be like to learn to skydive in Japan? Probably not, but Diana Rowland uses her sense of humor to find the learning gems in the arduous absurd and translate them into practical advice for business people. Short, fun, with memorable anecdotes that will help you through tough business interactions, Japanese Business Lessons from a Skydiver is sure to give you laughs and lessons at the same time. Anyone working with the Japanese, jumping out of planes, or doing both anywhere in the world will find this treasure well worth the short time it takes to read...again and again.

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Japanese Subsidiaries in Mexico: A Cross-Cultural Audit

Japanese Susidiaries in Mexico

Japanese Subsidiaries in Mexico: A Cross-Cultural Audit

by Diana K. Rowland (Author)

Japanese subsidiaries in the Mexico manufacturing sector face a unique set of cross-cultural challenges and opportunities. This audit explores some of these issues from both the Mexican and Japanese perspectives and provides some solutions to each problem mentioned during the interviews. The purpose of this paper is to help start a dialogue to increase cross-cultural understanding and build a more productive, positive workplace in these subsidiaries.

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Global Competence: a white paper

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Global Competence: A White Paper

by Diana K. Rowland

Did you ever wonder what competencies you need to be successful in the international arena? Did you ever wonder why you need global competencies? This short, practical white paper answers these questions. It guides you through 23 essential competencies, both those with an inward focus and those with an outward focus. These skills supply you with the ability not just to survive working with other cultures, but to thrive!

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Japanese Business: Rules of Engagement

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Japanese Business: Rules of Engagement

by Diana K. Rowland

To be successful with the Japanese, you need to know the Rules of Engagement. Understanding the unspoken conventions and values that guide Japanese behavior will save you from fruitless effort and needless miscommunication. This book charts the treacherous waters of Japanese business, bringing into sharp relief the obstacles lurking just beneath the calm surface. From the author of the bestseller, Japanese Business Etiquette, a Practical Guide to Success with the Japanese, Diana Rowland lets you take the helm and pilot a personalized course to success. Based on 45 years of working with the Japanese and thousands of hours conducting seminars for Fortune 500 multinationals, Rowland brings you insight that only time and experience can hone. Informative, practical and entertaining, Japanese Business: Rules of Engagement shares tips, tools and case studies to turn knowledge into real-world results.

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Japanese Business Communication: Lost in Translation?

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Japanese Business Communication: Lost in Translation?

by Diana K. Rowland

If you work with Japanese, good communication is the cornerstone of your success. What do their words really mean? What subtle nonverbal message did you miss? How can you ensure your message produces good results? What's the best way to write an email, an apology, or get the information you need? Japanese Business Communication: Lost in Translation? guides you through all of these and more. From the author of the international best seller, Japanese Business Etiquette: A Practical Guide to Success with the Japanese, Diana Rowland brings you the lessons gleaned from her 45 years of experience with the Japanese, as well as those shared by participants in thousands of training programs. The result is a rich, thorough book of seriously important information, delivered in a practical, accessible, concise, but playful

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