Communication Style
This communication style is straightforward and task-oriented.
Direct style
Give 3 phrases to begin a meeting.
Let's call this meeting to order; let'sbegin; let's start
Use of formal titles and honorifics (e.g., "Sir," "Madam," "Dr.," "Professor") is common ______ cultures
Power Distance
This style focuses on building relationships and uses subtle language.
Indirect style
This phrase is used to end a meeting formally.
"The meeting is adjourned"
This approach emphasizes group harmony and collective agreement rather than individual preferences.
Individualism vs. Collectivism
In this cultural dimension, people accept unequal power distribution in society.
Power Distance
This technique involves restating the main points and decisions at the end of a meeting.
summarizing
They don’t tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty
Uncertainty Avoidance
This communication style uses data and logic to make points.
Analytical
Complete this phrase used to ask for input: "Does anyone have any _____ to add?"
"comments" or "points"?
This approach emphasizes the importance of cultivating trust and mutual understanding
Long term vs. Short term
Provide an example of how you would give feedback to a team member using an indirect communication style.
Answer may vary
Role-play how you would redirect a meeting that has gone off-topic.
Answer may vary
Name 4 Hofstede's cultural dimensions
Power distance, Individualism vs. collectivism, Uncertainty avoidance & Long term vs. Short term