Communicating Across Cultures, Part 4: Applying What We Know About Culture

Episode Topic: Applying What We Know About CultureEvery culture we are a part of, whether national, trans-national or, perhaps organizational, has values and beliefs that drive expectations and set boundaries for its members. Researchers in this area have identified a small range of important skills essential to success in a global business environment. These require discipline and persistence but, once mastered, will provide both professional and personal rewards to those who pursue them.Featured Speakers:Debra Charlesworth, VP of Corporate Communications, BioMarin PharmaceuticalsJames S. O’Rourke, American rhetorician and Professor of Management at the University of Notre Dame. Amanda McKendree, Arthur F. and Mary J. O'Neil Director of the Fanning Center for Business Communication, Associate Teaching Professor, University of Notre Dame.Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: go.nd.edu/9917e8.This podcast is a part of the Communicating with Impact Series titled "Communicating Across Cultures".Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.