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Doing Business in Brazil. Team Lead: Christopher Heimers With: Daphne Berdley Jacob Falkovich Issa Li Alex Shao. 2012.10. Part 1: Lecture Part 2: Show case. Lecturers’ intro. Dean Foster, Dean Foster and Associates. Alex Shao, UNC Kenan -Flagler Business School. Lesson 1:
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Doing Business in Brazil. Team Lead: • Christopher Heimers With: • Daphne Berdley • Jacob Falkovich • Issa Li • Alex Shao 2012.10
Part 1: Lecture Part 2: Show case
Lecturers’ intro Dean Foster, Dean Foster and Associates Alex Shao, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Lesson 1: Relationships are key Dean Foster, Culture Expert of Dean Foster and Associates *Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T041Fgbt7g
In Brazil, How does the relationship play in a business setting? Alex Shao, Class of 2013 Alex did GBP project in Brazil last summer
Lesson 2: Time is relative Dean Foster, Culture Expert of Dean Foster and Associates *Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T041Fgbt7g
In terms of a business meeting What is the difference between Brazil and the U.S? Alex Shao, Class of 2013 Alex did GBP project in Brazil last summer
Part 1: Lecture Part 2: Show case *Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-h-_qKaZzM&feature=related
Summary • Lesson 1: Relationships are key • It is best to know your colleagues personally • Lesson 2: Time is relative • Do not watch the clock • Be flexible Suggestions from Alex: • Do not set assumptions about the culture • Explain to them your way of doing business if possible
Doing Business in Brazil. Thank you! * This is Portuguesenot Spanish! 2012.10