Presenting at SIETAR Japan Conference

Anat will be presenting 

at the SIETAR Japan International Conference –  August in Tokyo

An Israeli Would Ask, “What’s the Problem Here?” Understanding the very “Directest” Israeli Mindset

Workshop by CD Israel author Anat Kedem Meidan at SIETAR Japan

Sat. August 11, 10:30 am – 12:20 pm

 

https://blog.culturaldetective.com/2018/07/23/cultural-detective-at-sietar-japan/

Going beyond stereotypes for deeper learning of the underlying core values and drivers that shape characteristic Israeli behaviors, norms and attitudes. Examining culture gaps between Israel and Japan to apply appropriate bridges across cultural differences.

Israelis have a distinct approach to life and interactions as well as unique ways of working. Norms and assumptions governing behavior – in particular regarding communication style, hierarchy and conflict – derive from deep-set values and an inherent ‘cultural sense’ that cannot be understood without looking at the historical and geographical context in which Israel operates. These norms are instrumental in creating Israel’s competitive edge, but they can also sabotage relationships and lead to frustration. Learning about the Israeli mindset is a necessity when interfacing with a culture where a key value is ‘maximum freedom, minimum restraint’, a culture where challenging everything all the time is encouraged and the preferred communication style is “dugri” – a “telling it like it is”, confrontational style.

Israeli and Japanese cultures share core values of focus on relationships and emphasis on hospitality. These similarities can be used to build trust between those needing to interact across the Japan/Israel interface. However, similarities can be misleading when overlooking cultural gaps. The result is that it often comes as a surprise that differences in approach to how things get done can lead to misunderstandings and end up sabotaging the group’s collaboration and capacity to reach set goals and objectives.

In this interactive workshop we will experience the Cultural Detective® — a critical incident-based tool for developing intercultural skills. In keeping with the conference theme of “Facing Uncertain Times Together: Strengthening Intercultural Connections,” the Cultural Detective takes its users from awareness to culturally appropriate bridging actions. In a detective-like manner, it provides a process for de-constructing and addressing challenges when encountering any intercultural dilemma, anywhere.

Using a Japanese/Israeli critical incident, participants will uncover underlying core values that shape behaviors, norms and attitudes. They will identify cultural gaps and apply a powerful bridging process for collaborating successfully across cultures.

Lecture at the Israeli Export Institute (Hebrew) – Relocation to the US

Relocation to the US – A Cross Cultural Perspective. Taken from a lecture at the Export Institute

Looking at the adjustment process

The 5 keys to unlocking the American mindset

Click bellow for slides from the lecture

רילוקיישן – היבט בין תרבותי

תהליך הסתגלות

‘מפתחות להבנת ה’ראש האמריקאי

כל מה שצריכים לחשוב עליו לפני העליה למטוס

 

Behind the scenes at ICON – Inaugural Event in Palo Alto

ON SEPTEMBER 10TH ICON – ISRAEL COOPERATION NETWORK WILL HOST ITS INAuGuRAL ANNuAL EVENT. THE EVENT WILL BE EXCLUSIVE, SMALL AND INTIMATE DAY FOR UP TO 200 GUESTS. GUESTS WILL INCLUDE SEASONED ISRAELI ENTREPRENEURS, TOP INVESTORS AND CORPORATE EXECS FROM SILICON VALLEY AS WELL AS PROMISING ISRAELI STARTuPS FROM ISRAEL.
OUR LAUNCH DAY EVENT WILL BE HOSTED BY THE OFJCC.
YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA OF OUR EVENT.

Check out the roundtable High-noon session on Culture U.S. vs Israel with Zach Rinat

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