Communicating Across Cultures Virtually

Introduction

• Cross-cultural virtual communication

1. The Differences of Cross-Cultural Virtual Meetings

• Pros and cons of cross-cultural virtual meetings
• High vs. low-cultural context in virtual meetings

2. Plan with Purpose: The Importance of Cultural Context

• Reading the room in virtual meetings
• Being attuned to virtual task vs. relationship orientation
• Making decisions in the virtual setting
• Consider the time orientation cultures in virtual meetings

3. Execute with Clear Delivery: Communication Tips

• Tackling verbal nuances
• Focusing on non-verbals
• Communicating with empathy

4. Mind the Pitfalls: Navigating Challenges

• Challenging scenarios
• Preparing to meet for the first time
• Delivering bad news
• Dealing with conflict
• Giving feedback

Conclusion

• Becoming more flexible