Does your company operate in the international realm? In today’s increasingly diverse and ever-connected business world the answer is probably yes. To maintain efficiency, competency, and be respectful of other cultures, you must understand or have a way of understanding the nuances of countries and cultures other than your own. Luckily, there are some viable and productive ways to make this happen. Keep reading to learn more.
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Work With a Translator
Perhaps you are fluent in more than one language, but you are likely unable to communicate clearly in all languages. What about the people you work with? Are they multi-lingual? And, are your international business partners able to conduct business with you with ease and comfort? If you answer no even once to these questions, it is time to engage event translators for your business needs.
An event translator will work with you to coordinate translators in a broad range of languages and dialects including American Sign Language. This is arranged in advance of the meeting so all languages present will be covered by professional translators. Through the scheduling and setup process, you will determine whether you require in-person translators for the business event or if telephonic translators will better serve your particular situation.
The benefits of working with a translator are positive and broad. They range from the obvious, where everyone present will have the opportunity to communicate clearly and effectively with one another, to the importance of mitigating any chance of miscommunication among invested parties. Attendees will not only be able to communicate with you and your staff but with one another, as well.
In addition, when a person’s voice is heard in any capacity, it shows that you respect and value what they can bring to the table. This business practice is well worth the investment and will pay off in dividends through new business deals and investment opportunities.
Even though your expert translator will be readily available for all of your translation needs, it will show initiative on your part if you try to learn and master a few phrases of the language of your business guests. For example, here is a video teaching basic sign language phrases for ASL beginners
Incorporate DEI into Your Workplace
If you have not heard of it by now, DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As you look around your workplace, if you feel that you have done a good job in including people as they are and for who they are, you can always benefit from incorporating DEI into your handbook and methodology.
If your business is in a place where it can benefit from a broader perspective and greater inclusivity, making DEI a part of everyday actions, interactions, and overall strategy will be informative and helpful in working with people from all walks of life including those from other cultures and languages.
Now that you have some constructive ways to elevate your business in today’s competitive and diverse workplace, get started. Make it a point to make positive and proactive changes to include everyone and learn along the way.
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