Upcoming and Recent Events
Upcoming Events
1. E-book Release: Zen and the Art of Offshoring
Stay tuned for the upcoming release of Vicki Flier Hudson's e-book "Zen and the Art of Offshoring: How to Get the Most Out of Your Contract with India." This book will provide concrete solutions to the challenges that plague offshore transitions to India. More details coming soon!
2. Speaking Engagement: Cultural and Linguistic IQ: Two Secrets to Sustaining a Phenomenal Business Reputation
Join Chief Highroader Vicki Flier Hudson and True Language owner Uli Dendy for an exciting event at the Atlanta World Trade Center. Today, almost every business interacts globally in some capacity. Whether you have customers around the world, a diverse workforce, or joint ventures in Asia or Africa, your business image depends on your cultural and linguistic IQ. Have you ever wondered if Google translate is accurate enough for an important client? Do you have concerns about your global team's ability to communicate and get great results? You will not want to miss this interactive session on creating a high-performing global business with a great reputation.
This session is a "must attend" for global team managers, marketing leaders, and business owners.
When: Thursday, February 21, 2012 from 11:30am to 1:00pm EST
To register and for more details, click here
Recent Events
1. January 2011 Speaking Engagement: “Zen and the Art of Offshoring: Building United Teams between India and the West”
A wonderful experience speaking for the Society of Intercultural Education, Training, and Research (SIETAR) in Bangalore, India. We discussed ten principles for forming strong offshore/onshore partnerships and increasing collaboration.
2. February 2011 Speaking Engagement: “Virtually Speaking”
A lively luncheon in Atlanta, GA hosted by the Georgia Council for International Visitors on successful virtual communication across cultures. In this session we will explored the causes for the continued challenge of working behind the “virtual curtain”, as well as some strategies for success.
3. March 2011 Speaking Engagement: “Project Management Across Borders”
A collaborative presentation in Atlanta, GA with my colleague Peter Nguyen from Cisco. Many project management theories and models exist, but how do we put them into action? We explored this as well as how to build successful project teams with people of varied backgrounds.
4. March 2011 Speaking Engagement: “India Roundtable – Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies”
A concrete and practical presentation with colleague C.N. (Madhu) Madhusudan in Atlanta, GA. We discussed growth sectors in India, lessons learned, cultural pitfalls, relationship building techniques and entry steps.
5. April 2011 Speaking Engagement: “Zen and the Art of Offshoring: Building Resilient Teams between India and the West
A modified version of our presentation in India, this time in Denver, CO. Surrounded by the crisp air and the Rocky Mountains, the audience and I discussed how to incorporate acceptance and mindfulness into the process of building trust with offshore partners in India.
6. June 2011 Speaking Engagement: "The Spirit of U.S. Culture: Self-Awareness as a Powerful Tool for Intercultural Success."
A lively discussion for the Georgia Council of International Visitors on the importance of self-awareness and the underlying values of U.S. culture. Participants discussed regional differences and explored the business case for cultural engagement.
7. June 2011 Speaking Engagement: "Leadership: Lost in Translation"
Highroad Principal Todd Shinholster spoke in Boston, MA on the how leadership is interpreted across cultures, and how cross-cultural communications permeate our lives and the participants' work in graduate management education.
8. September 2011 Speaking Engagement: "Deadlines Across Cultures - When the Stakes are High"
Vicki Flier Hudson presented to an enthusiastic audience at the Project Management Institute about meeting deadlines around the world when the stakes are high. Participants shared stories about their challenges in the global finance arena.
9. September 2011 Speaking Engagement: "Global Leadership: The Vision, The Mindset, The Execution"
Highroad Principal Michael Todd Shinholster spoke in Miami, Florida on how corporate leaders must be culturally proactive by incorporating intercultural communication skills in how they navigate emerging global markets. Leadership, management and staff discussed how they could be more effective when dealing with both internal and external clients around the globe.
10. Join Highroad Chief Vicki Flier Hudson for a free teleclass on doing intercultural work in the corporate sector. The class will take place November 8, 2011 at 3pm EST.
For more details and registration, please follow this link: http://smallplanetstudio.com/
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Phone
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vicki@highroaders.com
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