Some types of people seem to adapt more readily to doing business with Japanese and working in Japanese companies. The following are some of their common positive characteristics.
Flexible — Willing to try new ways of doing things
Forward-thinking — Anticipates needs and issues
Organized –Stays on top of information and details Even-tempered — Able to deal with stress and communication difficulties
Patient — Prepared to work toward goals one step at a time rather than in giant leaps Persistent – Does not give up when things take longer than expected
Collaborative — Able to work closely with others to meet project objectives
Friendly — Able to develop positive working relationships Good listener –Pays careful attention to others
Modest — Willing to share the glory
Curious — Interested in learning about Japanese culture and business practices
Diplomatic — Defuses potential misunderstandings before they escalate
Subtle — Can get a point across without hitting someone over the head with it
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