WHO WORKS WELL?Jul 20, 2010
By Rochelle Kopp, Managing Principal, Japan Intercultural Consulting
Some types of people seem to adapt more readily to doing business in Japan. The following are some of their common positive characteristics.
Flexible -- Willing to try new ways of doing things
Forward-thinking -- Anticipates needs and issues
Organized --Stays on top of information and details Even-tempered -- Able to deal with stress and communication difficulties
Patient -- Prepared to work toward goals one step at a time rather than in giant leaps Persistent – Does not give up when things take longer than expected
Collaborative -- Able to work closely with others to meet project objectives
Friendly -- Able to develop positive working relationships Good listener --Pays careful attention to others
Modest -- Willing to share the glory
Curious -- Interested in learning about Japanese culture and business practices
Diplomatic -- Defuses potential misunderstandings before they escalate
Subtle -- Can get a point across without hitting someone over the head with it