In the blog last week , we not only extended our understanding of the cultural values of the English-speaking nations (ESNs), but we also compared these with what is called the Confucian cluster by exploring the Schwartz cultural map and Hofstede’s dimensions. The four Hofstede dimensions were selected as they have most relevance to living overseas. This week, we will repeat the process but now focus on the Muslim cluster of nations as defined by Hofstede and Inglehart on his

In the blog last week , we began our focus on the importance of researching both the domestic and proposed new host culture when planning to live for an extended period overseas. We commenced this project by exploring what are commonly referred to as the English-speaking nations (ESNs) as an example domestic or home context. This week, while continuing to deepen our understanding of the ESNs cultural orientations, we will also explore the contrasting characteristics of the Co

Last week , we began a new series on preparing to live successfully overseas for extended periods of time due to either work opportunities or study purposes. This week we will start by focusing on an important early planning issue of researching both the domestic and the proposed new host cultural context. To illustrate this process, the contrast between what are called the English-speaking, Confucian, and Muslim clusters of nations have been selected for more detailed invest

In the blog last week , we completed a brief examination of key cross-cultural models that included an investigation of how contrasting behavioural expectations and values that distinguish global societies evolved over time. This week we begin a new series exploring how to manage living successfully overseas in a new cultural context. Consequently, we shall periodically consider the application of some of the insights gained during the previous series such as understanding t