We recently found that employees based in Asia at a hi-tech firm were angered by U.S. headquarters approach to business, yet no-one said anything and therefore no-one knew until it was too late. Retention in Asia has become a serious problem and in today's war for global talent, companies need to get answers!

Here are some of the questions leaders should asking:

1) What do you your employees really think?

2) What motivates people to perform better?

3) How could virtual teamwork be improved?

4) Are your processes and procedures ethnocentric?

5) Why do people leave and go to a competitor?

6) Is email communication causing anger?

7) What attracts global talent to your organization?

8) Is social responsibility a factor for your customers?

9) Where are the inefficiencies in your team?

10) Are you truly thinking outside the box in terms of meeting customer demand?

For answers to these questions and more: Contact Melissa

An international expert has revealed that fewer than 20% of women are given international assignments in business, despite being better equipped to handle the pressures of working abroad. Dr Tung dispelled three important myths many companies hold:

• In fact, women do want overseas assignments  
• Other countries do want female expatriates  
• Women do have the skills to succeed 

In her studies, Dr Tung found no difference between men and women in their performance ratings nor in instances of early-return from an assignment. However, she did find that men encountered more problems related to adjustment. In fact, Dr Tung's studies have shown female managers were better able to cope with isolation abroad, because women placed greater emphasis on harmony and cooperation in their interactions with local people. Her studies have led her to suggest that female expatriates may in fact be the 'model' global manager.  

Tips for Sending Expatriates Abroad:

• Cast a wide net for possible candidates
• Don't jump to conclusions due to family, age, etc 
• Assess emotional competence equally to technical skills
• Send expats on a look-and-see trip
• Don't skimp on the quality of life factors
• Prepare expats for the cultural integration and adjustment

Contact Lamson Consulting for expatriate preparation and coaching. info@lamsonconsulting.com

CONTACT:

Melissa Lamson

Lamson Consulting LLC

www.lamsonconsulting.com

melissa.lamson@lamsonconsulting.com

tel: +1.650.283.2765

Awesome Social Entrepreneurship Started in the SV: 

 1. Two Degrees Food sells healthy and tasty bars. For every bar you buy, they give a meal to a hungry child. Watch a Video

2. Roozt is a deal site, much like Groupon, except that the daily deals are exclusively from brands which use their business model to make a positive impact on the world. A year after launch, it's secured a user-base of more than 70,000 members. 

Visit the Site Here 

3. Google Launches Women Entrepreneurs Initiative in India.  

Read more here

Tips for Doing Business in Israel

1) Get introduced by a 3rd party (a friend of a friend is a friend of mine).  

2) Be informal, use first names and business casual dress is the norm. 

3) Get to the point quickly, but be prepared to discuss the topic from several angles.

4) Sarcastic or dry humor can win your partner over if you can pull it off well. 

5) Although many people are secular in Israel, be aware of certain Jewish holidays and religious schedules.

6) Confidence, clarity, directness, and practicality will gain credibility.