In an era where work spans distributed teams across the globe, cultural gaps are no longer just an interesting watercooler topic—they directly impact the bottom line, team synergy, and project success.
In this highly engaging and interactive session, Mor Schlesinger, former senior executive and global site leader in the tech industry (with a background spanning Google, Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and beyond), brings real-world, high-stakes experience to the stage. Having led complex, collaborative projects across Israel, the US, Europe, India, and Japan, Mor bridges cutting-edge research with hands-on, practical tools, providing managers and employees with clear navigation maps for cross-cultural dynamics.
Key Highlights of the Session:
- The “Cultural Iceberg” Model: Understanding what lies above the surface, and how to decode what is hidden beneath the water (values, perceptions, and non-verbal communication).
- Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions: A practical deep dive into the foundational research that redefined cultural science (power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, and more).
- The Practical Toolkit: Actionable strategies for building cross-continental personal relationships, managing sensitive email communications, and embedding the principle of “Assume Positive Intent” to prevent miscommunication.
Note: This session is designed as an active, thought-provoking workshop rather than a passive lecture, driving participants to share insights, analyze real case studies, and walk away with a defined action plan for immediate implementation.
Ideal For: Global corporations, organizations operating in international markets, executive summits, and leadership development workshops within the global ecosystem.
Effective global communication stems from understanding that culture is not a barrier to circumvent, but a code to be deciphered. By mastering what lies beneath the surface, you pivot cultural diversity from a potential liability into a driver of growth and innovation.
Participant Feedback:
- “I found your session about cultural differences extremely helpful and insightful, I especially appreciated the fact that you’ve managed to present this issue with a methodological approach.”
- “As a young manager in the tech world, I gained some important tools. I will never again attend a cross-cultural meeting without checking out Hofstede first!”
- “The culture-gap session was really important and well structured”