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    Globalization has dramatically impacted the communication skills needed for success in business. People now must communicate effectively across cultures, understand virtual collaboration technologies, and be aware of cultural differences in speech, body language, and concepts of time. Communication skills development programs address these challenges of globalization by teaching nuances of virtual interactions, cultural awareness in speech and behavior, and how to share information across time zones.

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    Globalization has dramatically impacted the communication skills needed for success in business. People now must communicate effectively across cultures, understand virtual collaboration technologies, and be aware of cultural differences in speech, body language, and concepts of time. Communication skills development programs address these challenges of globalization by teaching nuances of virtual interactions, cultural awareness in speech and behavior, and how to share information across time zones.

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    The Impact of Globalization on Communication Skills Development

    Communication skills development has always been an important factor


    of success in business, but the influence of globalization and cross-cultural
    interaction in recent decades has impacted the types of communication skills
    needed in dramatic ways. No longer can entrepreneurs afford to simply
    communicate well within their own homogenous cultures. Today, people need
    to understand the dynamics of long-distance collaboration, the impact of
    culture on manners of speaking and body language, and how to use
    technology to communicate with people on the other side of the globe.
    Understanding the impact of globalization on each of these factors can help
    you to select the most useful communication skills development programs for
    yourself or your employees.

     Virtual Interactions

    Globalization has introduced virtual communication and collaboration as a


    major part of workplace dynamics. Modern entrepreneurs need to understand
    the strengths and limitations of different communications media, and how to use
    each medium to maximum effect. For example, communicating via email to
    distant team members requires a certain etiquette and nuance not necessarily
    required in face-to-face interactions. Holding virtual meetings requires a similar
    change in approach, and people who are unaccustomed to communicating in
    groups in virtual settings can find themselves lost, confused or unable to share
    their input. When choosing a communication skills training program, look for
    courses that address the challenges of virtual interactions.

     Cultural Awareness in Speech

    The need for cultural awareness is a major impact of globalization on the


    required skillset of effective communicators, resulting in the evolution of
    communication skills development programs. Modern entrepreneurs and
    employees need the ability to catch subtle nuances of people's manner of
    speech when communicating across cultures. Even when two people are
    speaking the same language, cultural differences can affect vocabulary,
    colloquial expressions, voice tone and taboo topics. In Japanese business
    culture, for example, it can be considered rude to ask personal questions in an
    initial business meeting. In the U.S., on the other hand, asking personal questions
    and sharing personal information can display warmth and openness. American
    and Japanese businesspeople who understand this about each other can
    communicate in ways that resonate more effectively with each other.

     Cultural Awareness in Body Language

    Awareness of cultural differences in body language can be just as important


    as the nuances of speech. Modern training programs teach students to
    understand acceptable speaking distances, conflict styles, eye contact and
    posture in different cultures, accepting that the physical expressions of their own
    culture are not universally accepted. Look for training programs that address
    these differences to prepare you for face-to-face meetings with foreign
    suppliers, customers or team members.

     Time Differences

    The advent of global collaboration introduces another new dynamic to


    communication skills -- the need to communicate and share information with
    people across several time zones. When people collaborate with others on the
    other side of the globe, their counterparts are usually at home asleep while they
    themselves are at work. Today's communication skills development programs
    should address the nuances of overcoming this challenge by teaching people
    to understand the information needs of their colleagues, according to the
    communication styles of different countries or cultures. Being able to effectively
    share information between shifts can make or break the productivity of a
    geographically dispersed team, making this an important issue for many
    companies.

    Source:

    https://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/impact-globalization-communication-skills-
    development-28172.html

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