Work is accomplished by working through people so taking time to create and maintain relationships is critical for success. As a result of using an agrarian-type cycle of decision-making and the requirement of needing consensus for decisions, means that the rhythm or pace of doing business is different in Japan and South Korea. Disregarding these requirements can cause offense which could easily result in you losing a business opportunity.
If you would like to see the models referred to in this podcast, they are available in the most recent book Michael Copeland and I published. The book is called Global Perspectives and is available for $4.99 US dollars on Amazon Books and Apple Books. Please send any feedback to info@globalcollaborations.com. This series of podcasts is designed to help you work more effectively across cultures by developing more global insights.
