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Welcome to our knowledge hub. Here, we share practical guides, leadership reflections, and strategic analysis on executive communication, cross-border management, and organizational growth.
Whether you are looking for actionable tools to refine your daily communication, elevate team collaboration, or navigate complex cross-cultural expansion across Asia, our insights are designed to help leaders build stakeholder trust, decode local culture, and foster enduring partnerships.
How Free Lunch Works Wonders by Shiela Cancino | TCP Growth
š Hangry - the feeling of being irritable or angry because of hunger... If youāve ever tried working on an empty stomach, you would know how difficult it is to stay focused on your work. It affects your productivity and your overall mood. So, itās important to grab a bite before starting your job.Having said that, do you know that giving free lunch to your teammates works wonders? Here are 3 reasons why free lunches/food work: š”Encourages team productivity - A happy stomach
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How to Negotiate Cross-Border Contracts with Lone Andersen | The Digital Diplomat
š¤« Hereās the secret to a successful cross-border negotiation Negotiations can make or break the future of your company. It allows you to connect to different people and share your product or service with a larger audience.But how do you do it when the people in the negotiation room come from diverse cultural backgrounds? Lone Andersen, the Managing Partner APAC for Step Forward Partners, shares on the latest episode of #TheDigitalDiplomat with Tony Abad her tips in negotiati
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How Culture Affects You In the Workplace by Ssunaina Vij | TCP Growth
š Culture can make or break your team. Find out how.Sunaina Vij, the EDI and Cultural Expert of TCP Growth, mentions that culture plays a big part in the success and/or failure of your team. When you think about culture, you might immediately think about diverse nationalities, but Sunaina describes it as a lens that establishes our worldview. It is a shared pattern of beliefs and behaviors that distinguishes a particular group. Culture is present in our homes, generations,
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How to Manage Asian Clients in a Western Corporate Setting | The Digital Diplomat
š¤ Hereās the secret to doing business in AsiaDoing business in a foreign country is not a new concept. Whatās new with it is the new technologies made available to us that help us be connected to wherever we want in the world. Physical distance is no longer an issue for someone to pursue the Asian market. In the latest episode of #TheDigitalDiplomat with Tony Abad, Peter Metcalfe, the Advisor and Guest Speaker for TCP Growth and a CQ Certified Facilitator, shares the importa
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How to Ask Questions Like A Diplomat with Jan Kot | The Digital Diplomat with Tony Abad
š¤ Do you find it difficult to ask questions?Children are so curious about everything and always ask questions like āWhat is that?ā or āWhy is it like that?ā. In a study done by Harvard Business Review mentioned in a Forbes article (2021), adults estimate that their conversations with children are made up of 70-80% asking questions while among adults, itās only 15-25%.What can we learn from the inquisitive nature of children and how is asking questions important in being a di
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How to Use Digital Dialogues to Build Brand Credibility for SMEs with Ray Yuen | The Digital Diplomat
š¤ Do you know the term #coopetition? To survive in this economy, SMEs have to keep up with all strategies to keep their products or services relevant. The current trend in businesses nowadays is creating digital dialogues with their audiences and competitors, allowing them to cooperate while competingā hence, coopetition. This provides businesses or organizations with a way to build a relationship with their customers and understand their needs. Ray Yuen, gives plentiful ins
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Unconscious Bias in the Workplace by Ssunaina Vij
Can you unlearn unconscious bias? #UnconsciousBias, as defined by UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach, āare social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness.ā This can affect the life cycle of employment, especially when leaders make decisions based on unconscious bias. Ssunaina Vij, Founder of The Bridge, Interculturalist and EDI speaker of #TCPGrowth, emphasizes that unlearning conscious bias is not easy because
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Motivating a Culturally Diverse Team by Tan Nguyen
Remember these tips to motivate a culturally diverse team!Going #digital means being able to work with people across borders. But leading #culturallydiverse teams is not a walk in the park. It can have some challenges due to the differences in #language, #culture, and #religion, but by #communicating with #clarity, the team will be able to reach their goals. Tan Nguyen, an International Leadership Coach, emphasizes the importance of setting a united #goal. In his latest #TCP
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