Cultural Competence as a Paradigm for Peace
There is a general tendency amongst people of good will to believe that we as human beings are more similar than different and that despite some superficial differences in the […]Read more
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Linking Texas to Life Sciences Industry Opportunities in the UK
Last month, a delegation from Britain, including members of the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FOC), and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), visited Austin. […]Read more
How to “pre-adapt” your future and power more success
Nature has much to teach us—even about business. Did you know, for example, that when bacteria are grown alongside an antibiotic, they not only become resistant to it but also […]Read more
‘Tis the Ramadan Season
Muslims in the greater Austin community began the holy month of Ramadan on Monday, June 6. They joined billions of other Muslims worldwide to observe a month of spirituality and […]Read more
3 Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business during the Holy Month of Ramadan
For most government organizations and government linked companies, time for Muslim prayer will have a bearing on meeting time. In addition, during the fasting month of Ramadan, they tend to […]Read more
JETRO: Your Business Partner for Japan
Is your company looking to stake a claim in the world’s third largest economy? Japan enjoys political and economic stability, provides strong IP protection, and has well-developed transportation and communications infrastructures. Japanese consumers […]Read more
The irony of “green card soldiers”
There are thousands of non-United States citizens—immigrants and asylum-seekers—serving in our military. They are called “green card soldiers,” and there are currently 37,401 on active duty.Read more
Carrie Vanston puts the focus on corporate cultures
The World Affairs Council always holds a soft spot in my heart because it takes connecting to a whole other level – internationally! Its most recent endeavor, the Global Business […]Read more
An immigration paradox
“You can hardly go through a day, much less observe a holiday, without the fruit of their labor in your life” —David K. Shipler, The Working Poor The topic of […]Read more
Who’s Swimming Naked? Exposing business risks and opportunities in China
By Jeremy Haft, author of Unmade in China: The Hidden Truth about China’s Economic Miracle, Adjunct professor at Georgetown University, and CEO of SafeSource Trading, LLC. Haft will speak to World […]Read more
