In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Erin Meyer: Cross-cultural management, leadership and trust
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Aug 28, 2024 Erin Meyer, a leading expert on cross-cultural management and author of "The Culture Map," shares insights on how cultural differences shape communication and trust. She explores distinctions between low-context and high-context communication styles, highlighting their impact on feedback and interpersonal interactions. Meyer discusses the dual nature of trust—cognitive and effective—and how this varies across cultures. Additionally, she delves into the evolution of leadership styles and the necessity of fostering an inclusive corporate culture for global success.
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Botswana Experience
- Erin Meyer's move to Botswana after university exposed her to different cultural norms.
- Her US classroom management techniques failed, sparking her interest in cross-cultural management.
Communication Styles
- Communication styles differ across cultures, with some being low-context (explicit) and others high-context (implicit).
- Good communication in high-context cultures involves understanding unspoken messages.
Explicit Humor
- In the US, even jokes require explicit verbal confirmation like "That's funny."
- This highlights the American tendency to spell things out, even in humor.
