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EXPATRIATE DEVELOPMENT SERIES Latin America: Expatriate Development I

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Expatriate Development Series. Latin America: Expatriate Development I. Introduction International Retailing: Latin America. International Retailing: Latin America. Language Topics: Embrace and Avoid Words, Symbols and Their Meanings Preparation for Assignment While on Assignment. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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EXPATRIATE DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Latin America: Expatriate Development I

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IntroductionInternational Retailing: Latin America

Personal Developm

ent

Business Applicatio

n

Personal Assessme

nt

International

Leadership

Human Resource Developm

ent

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Personal Developm

ent

Business Applicatio

n

Personal Assessme

nt

International

Leadership

Human Resource Developm

ent

•Language•Topics: Embrace and Avoid•Words, Symbols and Their Meanings•Preparation for Assignment•While on Assignment

International Retailing: Latin America

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Topics: Embrace and Avoid

Sports Politics Art Religion Inter-

Cultural Relations

(The former president of Brazil, Lula and other representatives in Latin America

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Embrace

Sports Futbol (soccer) Baseball Basketball Bullfighting

Click here for more information about Bullfighting

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Embrace

Politics Much more

volatile the U.S. Still some

unstable countries

Distinct political parties in Latin America

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Embrace

The Arts Art Poetry Dance Music Theatre

More information/resources about Art in Latin America

Source: Artwork in LACMA Museum in LA

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Embrace

Not necessarily, regular or exclusive

Freedom to participate in a folk or local tradition

Increasing number of Protestants

Acceptable to discuss about various religions

Religion 90 % of population in Latin America is Catholic

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Embrace

Inter-Cultural Relations A variety of cultural orientations Existence of complex culture

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Avoid

Sports Politics Art Religion Inter-Cultural Issues

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Avoid

Sports Soccer is most popular

Avoid a comparison of different teams Try to show interests in soccer

Ask about rules and popular teams to your host

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Avoid

Politics Taking sides is never good idea Try to engaging for understanding

Avoid presenting your position

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Avoid

The Arts Avoid comparing local to U.S. and European

cultures Respect indigenous and local cultures

Comparisons of cultures are not welcomed

Local Venezuelan womenGuatemala Indigenous family reserve

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Avoid

Religion Not appropriate for evangelizing others Try to learn religious history Explore religious sites

Chichen Itza, Mexico

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Avoid

Inter-Cultural Issues Indigenous peoples sensitivities Do not compare your culture and host

country culture/ history/ indigenousness Ask local people to be your partner

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Preparation for Assignment

Financial Planning Corporate Contact Planning Personal Connections Contractual Obligations Language Skills Food and Culture Experimentation Planning for Your Family

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Preparation for Assignment

Financial Planning Home Vehicles Insurance

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Preparation for Assignment

Corporate Contact Planning Human Resources Departmental Executive

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Preparation for Assignment

Personal Connections Social Media Broad Band Communication

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Preparation for Assignment

Contractual Obligations Make sure to review any obligations

regarding your employment Business Personal obligations

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Preparation for Assignment

Language Skills Try to learn basic expression in local

language Try to take language programs

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Preparation for Assignment

Food and Culture Experimentation Familiarize yourself with

the food and culture Try sampling several

Latin foods You can find information

about Latin food through various sources

Comida Tipica

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Preparation for Assignment

Planning for Your Family With family members

Prepare yourself before them Without family members

Check availability of international communication channels

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On Assignment

Network Maintenance Network Development Family Engagement

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On Assignment

Network Maintenance Maintain your professional and personal

networks Reduce the sense of isolation after returning to

home Help you to re-settle down after the

assignment

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On Assignment

Network Development Develop a new and robust network while

on assignment Help you to bring potential benefits from

relationships on assignments

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On Assignment

Family Engagement With family members on assignment

Without family members on assignment

Visit Historic Sites: Machu Picchu

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EXPATRIATE DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Latin America: Expatriate Development I