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CIPS - Loyalist March 2009  LUNCHEON

 

Our topic this month for our Trends and Changes in ICT Series. is “Global Leadership ”  If one wants to do business abroad, switching off "cultural cruise control" and learning about societal norms is  important.  

TOPIC:  “Global Leadership ”

Speaker: Anita Punamiya -  Executive Director Of Comprecultures

Event Overview – 

The ways of doing business here don't always translate elsewhere.  In North America, it is important to be honest, shake hands and look directly into another's eyes.  When western businesspeople meet with their counterparts in some Asian countries, the nods and smiles they see there do not always imply agreement.  "'Yes,' may not mean 'I agree,'  "It could mean 'I hear you.' " CEOs who value being perceived as  equals to their employees might be frowned upon in emerging economies that are hierarchical in structure.  "You  have to find that magic button that allows you to lead them,"

 Anita Punamiya   - Biography

 

Originally from India, Anita Punamiya moved to Canada in 2004. She worked in the United Arab Emirates from 1994 until 2004 which gave her great exposure to a wide range of nationalities and cultures. She has more than 20 years of experience in a variety of roles such as management, consulting, and training.

Anita has an MBA with a major in International Business. She specializes in Cross- Cultural Communication and works with organizations which have a multicultural element i.e. are involved with global markets or partners, or made up of members from multiple cultures. Anita has conducted workshops on ‘Cultural Competency’ for clients such as Bell-Aliant, Mariner Partners Inc., Saint John Regional Hospital, Innovatia, ACOA, University of New Brunswick, etc.

Anita is a Director on the Boards of Enterprise Saint John and Propel ICT and a member on the Steering Committee of Canadian Women in Communication, Saint John Chapter.

Date:    Wednesday, March  . 25th, 2009
Time:   12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
Location: The Union Club (125 Germain Street, Saint John)
 
Schedule of Events

12:00: Registration
12:10: Luncheon
12:15: Speaker
1:00:  Adjournment

Please register for this event by Noon on Tuesday, March  .24th , 2009. This allows us to notify the Union Club of the number of meals required by at least the business day before. You may register by paying online with the "ORDER NOW" button or at  http://www.cips.ca/loyalist or by email Loyalist@CIPS.CA  

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