PART ONE – Silent Languages After reading The Silent Language in Overseas Business by Hall (1960) posted in the Week 3 Documents and Resources folder, and supporting your initial post with one quotation, and one or more specific examples, to the respond to the following. . Select and discuss one of the five silent languages (time, space, things, friendship, or agreements) described in the article.
Why do you agree or disagree that this article which was published in 1960 is relevant today? Why do you agree or disagree that understanding differences in global cultures is important in the study of diversity and leadership? Reference Hall, E. (1960). The silent language in overseas business. Harvard Business Review 38(3) 87 – 96. Retrieved from www.hbr.harvardbusiness.org/
PART TWO — Diversity Success Strategies Although diversity focuses on differences, people share similarities. Describe a specific life experience that made it possible for you to see yourself as similar or the same as someone who is different (culturally, ethnically, racially, or sexual-orientation) than you, and discuss two or more insights your gained from reflecting on the experience.