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Kenya Final Project Video Conference

Kenya Final Project Video Conference. October 9 th , 2013 Heather McNally, Nick Napalo, Wenjia Wang, Woongkyum Kim. Contents. Key facts about Kenya Communication issues in Kenya Greeting (Video clip) Gift-giving (Case study) Negotiation Teamwork and Takeaways.

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Kenya Final Project Video Conference

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  1. Kenya Final Project Video Conference

    October 9th, 2013 Heather McNally, Nick Napalo, Wenjia Wang, Woongkyum Kim
  2. Contents Key facts about Kenya Communication issues in Kenya Greeting (Video clip) Gift-giving (Case study) Negotiation Teamwork and Takeaways 2
  3. Key facts about Kenya 3
  4. Key facts about Kenya (cont’d) 4
  5. Communication Issues - Greetings The handshake is the most common form of greeting “Jambo?” (How are you?) is usually said immediately prior to a handshake Critical points that you need to know the nuances of Appellation, how to give a business card, personal relationships Greeting an elder or someone of higher status Starting a business meeting ☞ Video clip link 5
  6. Communication Issues - Gift-giving Expensive gifts may be interpreted as attempted bribery Inexpensive gifts can also cause offense Gift-giving In Kenya Geography-specific gifts may be appropriate When possible, offer your own company’s product(s) Corporate-branded items are frequently a safe option Always bring a gift when visiting someone’s home
  7. Communication Issues - Negotiation Negotiations always face to face Always carried out with good humor But not jocularity In a polite and humble manner The key to win friends and influence people 7
  8. Communication Issues - Negotiation(cont’d) Usually served refreshments Refusing offer of food is considered rude Always expect to bargain and endure with persistence The seller will offer you the highest price Haste is viewed with suspicion 8
  9. Teamwork and Take-aways How we worked in a virtual situation 9
  10. Teamwork and Take-aways(cont’d) Division of Roles Contact with Tim and other teams Video clip editing Data sheet completing Prepare PPT slide deck Research(negotiation) Case write-up draft Video clip scenario Data sheet draft Research(greeting) 10
  11. Teamwork and Takeaways (cont’d) Major Takeaways Leadership is especially important in a virtual situation Clear assignment of roles and summaries after meeting Open-mindednessand consideration for others are a key to the success Hard to schedule and maintain concentration Cannot be achieved without active participation of each member 11
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