Cross-cultural communication
4 differences between Japanese and German approaches to work, communication and customer service
There are well-known similarities between Japan and Germany, but according to Professor Ulrike Schaede, there are also four fundamental differences....
Business presentations should be thought of like math exams
Rather like a math exam, you have to show the working out in your presentation, not just the answer, to get full points....
Strive to let your Japanese counterpart see what you mean
Next time you need to make a proposal to a Japanese person, see if you can draw it first....