teamwork

Yes, that headline is just an excuse to link to the classic song by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival. But if not rocking in the past week, I've certainly spend most of my "spare" time communicating around the world.

Here is a practical definition of intercultural competence that an international team developed. It was originally designed to help a client who wanted to identify Chinese workers who would be able to work effectively with German and US colleagues.

Recently, I had what could easily have been my second-most embarrassing experience on a plane. I clapped loudly in appreciation of a DVD I was watching on my laptop and listening to via headphones. But I wasn't embarrassed.