The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast - The Top podcast for L&D Professionals Navigating Cultural Differences in the Workplace with Mariana Machado
In today's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Mariana Machado, a people and culture expert who has navigated a dynamic career path from marketing in Brazil to HR leadership at IHG.
Mariana shares her remarkable journey of moving from Brazil to France, overcoming language barriers, and adapting to a new work culture.
Together, Andy and Mariana delve into:
- The cultural differences in work ethics between Brazil, France, and other countries
- The challenges of implementing a talent agenda in an international setting
- The importance of connecting talent strategy to HR and company strategy, and the concept of "owning your career."
- Valuable insights and tips on how to thrive in an international organization despite cultural differences.
Once upon a time there was a young woman who wanted to make a difference. In her home town in Brazil, they are born with the joy of life, but they have to work really hard to distinguish themselves from others. So she did. With a MBA in Marketing and Postgraduate in Behavioral Neuroscience, my her career can be defined by one sentence: what do people want? From Marketing to HR, she went through different companies, from different sectors always searching for ways to answer her curiosity about people's behaviors. She is dedicated to learn more about how she can impact people's lives by improving their work experience, and of course elevating the business performance.
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