Direct communication is efficient and gets to the point quickly. Indirect communication talks around the issue, can be difficult to interpret, and takes more time. It takes a lot of practice to understand the other style of communication and to engage in conversations when different styles are being used.
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.
