Cross-Cultural Considerations: The Concept of Time Cross-Cultural Considerations: The Concept of Time

Americans observe time differently than those living and working in Spain, India, Japan, and beyond. If we wish to work happily and productively with our international counterparts, then we need to understand how they view the concept of time. It varies vastly depending on who you're working with and where they're coming from. In this course, we'll discuss how various cultures view time, and we'll go over the difference between sequential and synchronic time. We'll also detail some best practices for conducting business while respecting these cultural differences.

Americans observe time differently than those living and working in Spain, India, Japan, and beyond. If we wish to work happily and productively with our international counterparts, then we need to understand how they view the concept of time. It varies vastly depending on who you're working with and where they're coming from. In this course, we'll discuss how various cultures view time, and we'll go over the difference between sequential and synchronic time. We'll also detail some best practices for conducting business while respecting these cultural differences.