Learning Team Assignment: Gender Communication in a Global Workplace Training
Imagineyour team works for the training group in human resources and is assigned to develop training for employees going abroad for a business trip. Their work requires frequent communication with people from other cultures.
· Choose three cultures and develop a multimedia or video presentation with notes, to train employees on gender communication strategies for these cultures.
· Identify the different communication styles among genders.
· Discuss the effect of each culture on gender communication. Answer the following questions:
o What are the cultural norms of communication?
o How does the culture view communication among genders?
o What conflicts or miscommunications might occur?
o What strategies might facilitate effective communication? How effective are these strategies?
o What different styles of communication are most prominent in the workplace in each culture?