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Salary Negotiation Scripts for 12 Cultures: What to Say (and Never Say) in Compensation Discussions

Salary negotiation is one of the most culturally sensitive conversations in business. What works in New York can end a relationship in Tokyo. Here are adapted negotiation scripts for 12 different cult...

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Dr. Valentina Cisneros-Aguayo
Latin American Cultural Intelligence Director
11 min read
Salary Negotiation Scripts for 12 Cultures: What to Say (and Never Say) in Compensation Discussions
Cross-Cultural Negotiation
Cultural Differences in Decision-Making: Consensus vs Command
Cross-Cultural Partnerships
Cross-Cultural Partnerships Jul 24, 2024

Cultural Differences in Decision-Making: Consensus vs Command

Japanese companies take months to reach consensus (nemawashi). American companies expect fast individual decisions. Neither approach is wron...

Cultural Intelligence in Supply Chain Management
Cross-Cultural Partnerships
Cross-Cultural Partnerships Jul 14, 2024

Cultural Intelligence in Supply Chain Management

Supply chain disruptions often have cultural roots, from communication breakdowns with Chinese manufacturers to relationship expectations in...

The Psychology of Trust in Virtual Cross-Cultural Teams
Digital Communication
Digital Communication Jul 10, 2024

The Psychology of Trust in Virtual Cross-Cultural Teams

Trust builds differently online than in person, and cultural norms add another layer of complexity. Research shows virtual trust requires 3x...