Industry Assignment - Business Steven Pagach GLED 101

Pam Bernstein Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Miller and Chevalier Masters Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Development

Did you take any courses or receive any special preparation for cultural or global competency? Diversity training within business firms Quite often required Have to learn to work with other cultures Important within corporate America

Can you describe a time when you have worked with members of other national cultures? Every part of business life is dealing with people of different cultures Had to supervise people of other cultures Work with lawyers from different countries – Caribbean, Dominican Republic

Have you had to modify the way in which you work (communicate, collaborate) in order to accommodate representatives from other national cultures? Deals with people whose first language is not English Change the way she talks (slang/catch phrases) Ex. “Going out on a limb.” Physical space – be respectful of others space Speed of Business – rhythm, pace, etc. “Find a midpoint.” “Can’t assume everyone has same reference points.”

How does knowledge of national cultures and global competency impact this profession? Success of Business deals are greatly impacted Success of the Business overall

What opportunities exist for professionals in this field to work, study, or research abroad? Opportunities exist in International Business – work with other business leaders Developed by the person interested in working abroad “Get out there!”