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Rotterdam 2013. Communication in Multi-Cultural Group Research. Jonny Wells, Holly Guest and Megan Conman. Pre-Programme Research. Research paper Researched 5 areas relating to VDM 12 SMEs based in the York area Understood their ‘best practises’ Recorded presentation
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Rotterdam 2013 Communication in Multi-Cultural Group Research Jonny Wells, Holly Guest and Megan Conman
Pre-Programme Research • Research paper • Researched 5 areas relating to VDM • 12 SMEs based in the York area • Understood their ‘best practises’ • Recorded presentation • Presented to professional peers for feedback • Submitted to other VDM participants to form an archive of all international groups’ work
Pre- Programme Communication • Consistent Contact • Social Media • Meetings • Structured Research • Division of sections • Effective Delegation • Awareness of task This research – prior to the programme – developed the skills we needed
In-Programme Communication Domestic team findings were combined to create an archive of information and provide the foundation for an international scale research project • Overcoming language barriers • Understanding cultural work ethics • Effective group work under time pressure
Personal Improvements • Presentation Skills • Multi-cultural Team Management • Understanding of Delegation
Key Lessons Learnt • Understanding of requirements • Constant awareness of colleagues work • Consistent communication • Equality in work and expectations • Positivity!