Cross-Cultural Communication

Cross-Cultural Communication

Cross-Cultural Communication Cross-cultural conversation is when two or more people or groups from different cultures talk to each other. To communicate well across cultures, you need to understand and be sensitive to differences in language, habits, values, and views, as well as other things. Here are some important things to think about when communicating across cultures: Cultural…

Gulf Of Execution And Evaluation

Gulf Of Execution And Evaluation

Gulf of Execution and Evaluation In human-computer interaction and usability engineering, the Gulf of Execution and Evaluation is the difference between what a person wants to do with a system and what the system actually lets them do. The Gulf of Execution is a term for how hard it can be for a person to get a…

Intrinsic Versus E1trinsic Motivation

Intrinsic Versus E1trinsic Motivation

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivations Intrinsic motivation comes from within and extrinsic motivation comes from outside. Both types of motivation can change our actions and push us to reach our goals. The cause of motivation is the main difference between internal and external drive. Intrinsic motivation comes from inside a person and is driven by things like personal…

Theory Of Needs

Theory Of Needs

In the context of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 7th edition, the term “Theory of Needs” refers to David McClelland’s psychology theory that delves into the three main needs that influence human behavior at work: Affiliation, Power, and Achievement.    Achievement Need:      – Description: This need is associated with the personal drive to…

Theory X, Theory Y, And Theory Z

Theory X, Theory Y, And Theory Z

Theory X, Theory Y, and Theory Z Assumptions on employee conduct in the workplace are at the heart of three distinct management theories. These theories are X, Y, and Z. Douglas McGregor and William Ouchi popularized these theories, which offer different perspectives on how managers see and inspire their people. The seventh edition of the Project Management…

Managing Change In Organizations

Managing Change In Organizations

Managing Change in Organizations Managing change in organizations means making plans, putting them into action, and keeping track of how they affect a company’s structure, methods, culture, or goals. Change can be caused by things inside or outside the company, like new technology, pressure from competitors, market trends, mergers and acquisitions, or changes in the law. The…

ADKAR®

ADKAR®

ADKAR ADKAR is a change management system that helps organisations make changes that work well. It stands for Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Abilities, and Reinforcement. Here’s a quick look at each step: Awareness: The first step of the ADKAR plan is to make sure that all of the parties know that something needs to change. It helps everyone…

8-Step Process For Leading Change

8-Step Process For Leading Change

8-Step Process for Change John Kotter, a professor at Harvard Business School, came up with the 8-step process for managing change as a way to help organizations handle and implement change well. The eight steps are: Establish a sense of urgency. Kotter says that for change efforts to be successful, stakeholders need to feel a sense of…