Fragile Markets, Falling Revenues, Economic Uncertainty. Now more than ever is the time to focus on new opportunities that have a positive impact on the bottom line.

Globally Hip provides leaders with the knowledge and tools to identify, establish and expand profitable revenue streams by developing and building upon intercultural communication skills. As evidenced in the Wall Street Journal, the ability to understand and relate to cross-cultural norms and business practices is an essential element for success in the global marketplace. 

This program will help leaders:

Identify and overcome culturally based stereotypes
Develop a universally accepted interactive skill set
Avoid ethnocentric behaviors and costly cross-cultural gaffes
Diplomatically respond to socially uncomfortable interactions

Global Americans: How American Norms and Values Impact Relationships in the Global Marketplace

American business is increasingly dependent on revenues generated abroad and respectful interpersonal relationships are the foundation to success. One misunderstood comment or inappropriate gesture during a cross-cultural interaction can sabotage trust, tarnish credibility and even destroy a lucrative relationship.   

Now more than ever is the time to focus on cross-cultural education that will empower American leaders to intelligently interact in emerging markets and positively impact the bottom line. When approaching diverse groups for the first time, as evidenced in the New York Times, the ability to understand and relate to cross-cultural norms is essential for effective interaction.   

This program will help American leaders:

Establish the link between cultural priorities, behavior and expectations
Analyze the relationship between social values, actions and cultural perceptions
Evaluate personal levels of ethnocentric attitudes and how to modify approaches
Identify topics and conversations to avoid and how to respond if they arise  

Global Niches: Fill Intercultural Communication Gaps by Effectively Managing the Four Primary Cross-Cultural Communication Hurdles.

Downsizing, Restructuring, Competitive Divisions. Now more than ever is the time to focus on strategies that build strong teams and have a positive impact on the bottom line.

Globally Hip provides leaders with the knowledge and tools to create and maintain cohesive groups by developing and building upon intercultural communication skills. As evidenced in the Harvard Business Review, the ability to understand and overcome the primary hurdles to cross-cultural communication is an essential skill for unifying a diverse organization.    

This program will detail solutions to overcome the following hurdles:

Communication styles
Fluency issues
Perceptions of hierarchy
Conflicting norms for decision making 

Global Transitions: How to Systemically Transform Your Organization into a Global Entity

Although many managers are immersed in the uncertainty of the present, leaders are looking ahead. Now more than ever is the time to focus on strategies to insure long-term viability and position for the future. 

Most industry revenues are increasingly internationally driven. As evidenced in Chief Executive Magazine's panel interviews with global leaders, the ability to understand and relate to cross-cultural norms and business practices is an essential element for visionaries in the global marketplace. Globally Hip provides a four phase framework to evolve small and mid-size organization's into sophisticated global entities in only one short year. Look beyond this uncertain time to prepare and position for an increasingly interactive global marketplace.

This program will:

Highlight the program goal and four phases
Detail each "building block" phase with illustrative examples
Discuss strategies to sustain and scale transformational change

Global Best Practices: How to Establish Industry Leading Standards through Cross-Cultural Focus Groups

Restructuring, Inconsistencies, Confusion. Now more than ever is the time to focus on strategies that encourage innovation and have a positive impact on the bottom line.

Globally Hip trainers facilitate cross-cultural focus groups by developing and building upon intercultural communication skills. The WeAre1 Model is a patented six-step model designed to solicit and value quality input from diverse focus groups. As evidenced by the International Association for Contract and Communicative Management, the ability to respectfully and effectively facilitate cross-cultural focus groups is an essential element for developing best-in-class service standards.

This program will detail the six components of the WeAre1 Model:

W-Who are the participants?
E- Encourage Dialogue
A- Acknowledge Hurdles
R- Restructure
E- Enact the Plan
1- Team Moving Forward

Global Orientations: How to Maximize Effectiveness Abroad

Language Barriers, Unfamiliar Rules, Unique Bureaucracies. Now more than ever is the time to focus on programs that maximize exposure and positively impact the bottom line.

Globally Hip provides travelers with the knowledge and tools to effectively navigate cultural obstacles by developing and building upon intercultural communication skills. The Global Orientation program is an insightful and detailed guide for academic and business travelers. As evidenced through research at Stanford University, the ability to understand and relate to cultural norms and practices is essential to creating rewarding relationships.

This program will:

Prepare participants to encounter and manage culture shock, reverse culture shock and cultural disorientation
Help participants avoid typical cross-cultural gaffes
Provide participants with examples of universally embraced actions and gestures
Illustrate typical cultural dilemmas and offer appropriate solutions

Global Workforces: The Fundamentals of Attracting and Retaining Multicultural Talent

Unfamiliar Laws, Fluency Issues, Cultural Miscommunications. Now more than ever HR professionals have an opportunity to discover and engage superior talent.

Globally Hip provides HR leaders with the knowledge and tools to identify effectively interact by developing and building upon intercultural communication skills. As evidenced by the Human Capital Institute, the ability to understand and relate to cross-cultural norms is an essential element for identifying and recruiting multicultural talent.

This program will:

Provide an overview of International HR
Outline universal strategies to attract, retain and develop diverse talent
Detail approaches to overcome legal hurdles

Global Marketing: How to Capitalize on Global Markets and Trends

Generation Y, Political Shifts, Economic Upheaval. Now more than ever is the time to focus on strategies that increase revenue potential and positively impact the bottom line.

Globally Hip provides sales leaders with the knowledge and tools to respectfully interface in emerging markets and launch effective promotions by building upon intercultural communication skills. As evidenced in Advertising Age Magazine, the ability to understand and relate to cross-cultural norms and business practices is an essential element for launching successful multicultural campaigns.

This program will:

Identify current and forecasted global marketing trends
Provide examples of cross-cultural advertising gaffes
Outline obstacles to effective marketing in emerging markets
Provide solutions to overcome cross-cultural challenges

Global Balance: Intercultural Approaches to Increasing Productivity and Supporting Employee Engagement

Increasing Workloads, Layoffs, Benefit Reductions. Now more than ever is the time to focus on strategies that support employees, increase morale and have a positive impact on the bottom line.

Globally Hip provides leaders with the knowledge and tools to create and maintain harmonious organizations by developing and building upon intercultural communication skills. As evidenced through the Journal of Management and Organization, organizations are increasingly adopting cross-cultural strategies to effectively manage entities. Beyond offering a menu of innovative options to enhance employee's lifestyles, progressive organizations often attract motivated and superior talent.   

This program will discuss the pros and cons of:

Flextime
Short/ Long Vacation Periods
Gap Years
Day Care
Paternal Benefits