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In Asia, Power Gets in the Way

Harvard Business Review

Professor Geert Hofstede calls the phenomenon " power distance." It has the highest power distance of any country in the world: a staggering 104 on the Hofstede comparative power distance index. Engage HR and create opportunities for others to learn how to speak up. What makes it particularly relevant in Asia?

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3 Ways to Identify Cultural Differences on a Global Team

Harvard Business Review

A primary purpose of culture is to provide you with an orientation for understanding and navigating the world, because human beings come pre-programmed by evolution with very little specific knowledge about how to survive and succeed. How to Successfully Work Across Countries, Languages, and Cultures. You and Your Team Series.