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RELOCATION MATTERS! by Dr Rona · 10M ago

Thinking of moving abroad? Here is a time limited offer – not to be missed!

Here is a fantastic time-limited offer for those of you who want learn and gain a better understanding of other cultures and improve their cross-cultural skills! For one week only, all Culture Smart ebooks are sold for … less than the price of – The ebooks are available from Amazon and suitable for
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RELOCATION MATTERS! by Dr Rona · 1Y ago

The Relational Element in the Partner’s Adjustment to a Global Assignment by Ricklin-Echikson Associates

If you are reading this blog entry you are likely familiar with the term “culture shock” and its common symptoms of disorientation, depression, helplessness and fear. Google the term, and you will be rewarded with several pages of listings, most of which will tie the phenomenon to the experience of
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RELOCATION MATTERS! by Dr Rona · 1Y ago

The 10 best things about being an expat wife by Maria

I found this blog and I thought of you… The 10 best things about being an expat wife by Maria http://iwasanexpatwife.com/2010/10/13/the-10-best-things-about-being-an-expat-wife/ Thankful for expat life. Being an expat wife was very good for me. Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving Day earlier this week
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RELOCATION MATTERS! by Dr Rona · 1Y ago

Cultural differences: raising teens – WORLD’S STRICTEST PARENTS

Here’s an interesting episode from the BBC programme where 2 troubled teens from the UK are sent to live for a while with a close-knit family whose ideas about family and life are very different from their own…. Filed under: communicating across cultures, cultural differences, Culture matters Tagged
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RELOCATION MATTERS! by Dr Rona · 1Y ago

Communicating Across Cultures

Here is a sensitive and insightful presentation about communication across cultures… Watch and learn… Filed under: communicating across cultures, Cross cultural awareness, cross cultural communication, Cross cultural training, Culture matters, Language matters Tagged: communicating across cultures,
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RELOCATION MATTERS! by Dr Rona · 1Y ago

5 Key Considerations When Moving Abroad With Children by Paul M Allen

Looking for a better life for your children? It’s a common reason why families consider moving abroad. The prospect of being able to afford a more spacious house, to have weekends at the beach and days spent outdoors. In theory it sounds great. But kids don’t always see the disruption to their settl
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RELOCATION MATTERS! by Dr Rona · 1Y ago

Culture matters – individualistic and collectivistic cultures

One of the most complex issues that all of us who move across national borders experience, and need to learn -  is the structures and details that make up another culture. In this video a central aspect of culture  is explored: the relationship between individuals and ”the collective” in different c
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RELOCATION MATTERS! by Dr Rona · 1Y ago

About cultural differences – and cross cultural competence

Cross cultural training, by Sheida Hodge, provides insight and training for doing business internationally. In today’s economy, expanding internationally is mandatory to keep your corporation competitive. Worth watching! Filed under: Cross cultural awareness, Cross cultural training, Culture matters
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RELOCATION MATTERS! by Dr Rona · 1Y ago

EXPAT: Advice on how to survive and thrive while living abroad

I found this blog and I thought of you….. The challenges of living in a foreign country – we all know them but often have a hard time defining them. Here are some good solid tips from relojournal blog.  The challenges of living in a foreign country are numerous and can affect an individual’s profess
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