Articles written by Nancy Longatan

Economic life in Biblical times was not like the 21st century, but themes of credit and debt, wealth and poverty teach enduring truths with meaning for today.

Jun 27, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

In today's intercultural work places, management must take account of the dimensions of culture in order to build a more productive work force.

Jun 2, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Leadership skills training requires that more attention be given to the "soft" or "people" skills for maximum success.

May 22, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Trainers frequently proclaim the superiority of experiential learning tools such as games and simulations over all other methods.

May 19, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Teachers facing an increasingly diverse group of students need a variety of cross-cultural communication techniques to reach learners with differing cultural values.

May 13, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Teachers need to be aware that underlying values are one of the most important causes of cultural clashes and misunderstandings.

May 4, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

As the world becomes more of a global village, classrooms also become more diverse and culturally mixed.

May 1, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Team leadership for various project-focused tasks is an important skill for business in today's global business environment.

Mar 25, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Returning home after an overseas work or study period can be surprisingly hard to navigate. Re-entry shock can be especially traumatic because it may be unexpected.

Mar 25, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Interfaith dialogue is a hot topic in many church circles today, but such discussions often generate more heat than light.

Mar 22, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

The northernmost of the Philippines' three main regions, Luzon, is anchored by its rugged interior Cordillera range, the source of all the major rivers of the island.

Mar 22, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Tony was an engineer hired by a multilateral aid organization for a two year term providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health of Guyana.

Mar 19, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Costs of overseas assignments are high, so effectiveness needs to take priority on the agenda.

Mar 14, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

What skills are important for working in a foreign culture? What preparation is important for this potentially life-changing adventure?

Feb 17, 2009 - Nancy Longatan

Human life is organized by cultural assumptions passed on from one generation to the next. Cultures form systems that can be understood by careful observers.

Dec 26, 2008 - Nancy Longatan

An angry journalist in Iraq threw his shoes at US President George Bush Sunday, using a symbolism of insult known and understood to be extreme in the Middle East.

Dec 17, 2008 - Nancy Longatan

Working internationally and cross-culturally requires particular skills, some of which are gained independently and some of which can be taught.

Dec 6, 2008 - Nancy Longatan

You've just landed that great job in an exotic location half a world away. Working overseas is no longer just a dream for you, it's going to be a way of life!

Nov 25, 2008 - Nancy Longatan

Since the 1960's, the term "culture shock" has become familiar to many people around the globe, but a clear understanding of its meaning and import is much less common.

Nov 8, 2008 - Nancy Longatan

Traits and skills that are vital for global business managers may be quite different from those needed in North America. What are the criteria for success overseas?

Oct 29, 2008 - Nancy Longatan

Foreign Study is growing by leaps and bounds. Study Abroad Programs are proliferating. What do you need to consider when facing this bewildering variety of opportunities?

Oct 21, 2008 - Nancy Longatan

Business is going global, there's no debate about that. Even small businesses find themselves working more and more with foreign suppliers, buyers, experts and partners.

Oct 12, 2008 - Nancy Longatan

Are you dreaming of study abroad in exotic places: the art scene, gourmet food, remote jungles, swinging cities? Don't worry about language barriers, learn by immersion.

Oct 6, 2008 - Nancy Longatan