The first episode of #TheDigitalDiplomat with Tony Abad talks about the importance of #agility and #ConflictResolution in the #digital age. #Conflict and #risks have always been present, but their importance today, especially in #CrossCulturalCommunication, has been raised significantly because of different factors, such as #culture, #distance, #technology, etc. Our special guest, Véronique Girma, the Managing Partner at Turningpoint Asia and a Senior Executive Coach, emphasi

🤔 Do you trust the internet? Joanne Sweeney, the CEO of the Public Sector Marketing Institute, joins Tony Abad to share on the #TheDigitalDiplomat that leaders need to show up and be on the frontline to defend the truth on the internet. She encourages leaders to stop hiding behind their corporate logos and show up with the purpose of being the trust keeper. We have been advocating for the use of #socialmedia because it can help you build connections and brand identity. It’s

🤔 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 competing– 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

🤐 Do you find it difficult to ask questions?Children are so curious about everything and always ask questions like “What is that?” or “Why is it like that?”. 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, it’s only 15-25%.What can we learn from the inquisitive nature of children and how is asking questions important in being a di

🤝 Here’s the secret to doing business in AsiaDoing business in a foreign country is not a new concept. What’s 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

🤫 Here’s 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