It is really hard to believe that 12 days ago that class had not even started and now we are over 50% complete. There has been a lot information that has been offered up during the previous two weeks. What I a have taken away is the relevance of the simulations that we have done. Beginning with the debate of globalization and the relevant points that can be brought up to support both sides of the equation. The importance of education and a more thorough understanding of the subjects make decisions in this area and other areas much less emotional based and much more based and facts.
The other simulation when we were asked to role play as part of "The Owl" exercise also provided some interesting in-sights into different cultures. We were the American trying to get invited to a garden festival. We definitely fell into all of the stereotypical behavior. We ultimately were not invited, but I think my partner and I both learned to slow down and evaluate a situation before imposing our will on the other culture.
The Sally Chang case and the Aracruz Celulose, S. A. simulations also reinforced the importance of cultural understanding in problem solving. Many people will take the time to prepare for technical challenges while thinking that is expected behavior. The same due diligence should be used in understanding cultural challenges
Keith
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Hey Keith, I have to agree we learned a lot from the Xian role playing. I think you did a great job in decoding their behavior as you followed the silence is golden rule. But this simulation really made me wonder how difficult this must be in real life.. Im glad this class gives us the opportunities to face such situations before we can be put on the spot.
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