Editor’s Note: Culture in a foreign country can oftentimes be the hardest thing to adjust to; however, it is often the most important thing to learn and understand as it can explain crucial changes or behaviors in the market. In this week’s On-Demand Seminar titled “Bridging Cultures to Drive Performance,” we take a look into the Mexican culture with Sam Yankelevitch, CEO of Xpress Lingo Solutions.
Bridging Cultures to Drive Performance
Presented by Sam Yankelevitch, CEO, Xpress Lingo Solutions
Automotive teams working with Mexico can learn how to improve operations performance by watching the newly-released On Demand Seminar, “Bridging Cultures to Drive Performance,” presented by Sam Yankelevitch, CEO of Xpress Lingo Solutions.
In the 21-minute seminar, produced by GlobalBusinessProfessor.com and GlobalAutoIndustry.com, Yankelevitch shares practical knowledge, tools and tips to understanding how Mexican culture drives behaviors and how to improve performance and execution in the automotive industry. Yankelevitch discusses stereotypes and changes happening today in Mexican traditions that impact the way business is done. He also presents a framework of four cultural dimensions that assist in understanding the differences between the two cultures: individualism vs. collectivism, power distance, high vs. low context and monochronic vs. polychronic time. The rationale for investing time in forming personal relationships with Mexican partners and strategies for ensuring messages are clearly understood is also presented.
Yankelevitch will be facilitating a workshop in person at Automation Alley Headquarters in Troy, Michigan on November 6. The half-day seminar will present methodologies for incorporating lean concepts such as standard work, PDCA, root cause analysis and A3 thinking to improve intercultural communication. Participants in the seminar will learn how to avoid misunderstandings and reduce waste rooted in language, culture and distance. To register for the seminar, click here.
Yankelevitch is an author, entrepreneur and seasoned business leader. For more than 30 years, he has interacted with Mexican manufacturers and distributors in automotive supply chain operations. He is the author of Lean Potion #9 – Communication: The Next Lean Frontier and Lean Communication: Applications for Continuous Process Improvement, which offers solutions for waste in global supply chains.
Click here to view the On-Demand Seminar.
