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Has the Microsoft Kinect revolutionized art?
If you haven't had a chance to play with Microsoft's Kinect, you're missing out on some great video games and some amazing art! The Kinect is a crazy awesome piece of XBox 360 hardware that maps your physical movements onto any screen....
TED Talks
Judith Jamison and members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Revelations from a lifetime of dance
"Dance can elevate our human experience beyond words," says Judith Jamison, artistic director emerita of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. In between performances of excerpts from Alvin Ailey's classic works "Revelations" and...
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What Does 'Clinically Proven' Actually Mean?
You've seen it on your shampoo bottle, vitamins, and even your fancy moisturizing cream. But what does the phrase "clinically proven' actually mean?
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Mutant Mosquitoes in Florida
In the search for longevity, scientists have found the longest-lived vertebrates on the planet in the arctic. Meanwhile, in warmer climes, the FDA approves a new method for combating disease-carrying mosquitoes.
TED Talks
Bob Langert: The business case for working with your toughest critics
As a "corporate suit" (his words) and former VP of sustainability at McDonald's, Bob Langert works with companies and their strongest critics to find solutions that are good for both business and society. In this actionable talk, he...
Crash Course
Shakespeare's Tragedies and an Acting Lesson: Crash Course Theater #15
Shakespeare's tragedies...were tragic. But they had some jokes. They also changed the way tragedies were written. Characters like Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear had tragic outcomes, but they were sympathetic characters in a lot of ways....
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Mars Cities and Moon Bases: SpaceX's Big New Plans
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced some ambitious plans at the International Aeronautical Congress. If he's right, we could have humans living on the moon and Mars within a decade, and you might never have an 18 hour flight again!
Curated Video
B2B Buying Cultures - B2B Marketing Explained
New ReviewKnowing the buying culture with the business you are dealing with is incredibly helpful as it will give you insights in the best ways to sell to that buiness. Whether it is a consultative or democratic buying culture there are pitfalls...
Curated Video
China Functional Roles in Business
New ReviewThe Chinese take hierarchy very seriously, but don’t be intimidated! Navigating corporate and government hierarchies is key to successful business negotiations and decision-making. Learn how this complex system impacts work culture,...
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China Developing Trust in Business
New ReviewBuilding rapport with Chinese counterparts is absolutely key for business success. Learn the significance of guanxi, or relationships, in Chinese business culture and why nurturing these relationships and developing trust are so...
Curated Video
Japan Making Contacts and Developing Trust
New ReviewThe Japanese place great value in building relationships and developing trust. Learn more about the importance of a person's background and associations in developing new business contacts. Become familiar with the significance of using...
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Germany Negotiation
New ReviewNegotiating in Germany can be long and arduous. Be prepared to have everything you say—as well as your appearance, demeanor, and manners—subjected to considerable scrutiny. Every detail of your presentation will be dissected, and the...
Curated Video
Germany Management Practices
New ReviewIn Germany, the size of a company usually determines its hierarchical structure. In larger companies, upper management consists of a board of managing directors, vorstand or aufsichtsrat, which makes major decisions. In smaller...
Curated Video
Germany Foreign Manager
New ReviewIf you are going to be managing in Germany, it's best to spend as much time as possible learning about business practices and customs before you arrive. Your colleagues will appreciate your efforts to do business their way and will...
Curated Video
Germany Functional Roles
New ReviewIn Germany, the size of a company typically determines the corporate hierarchy. Learn more about all levels and become familiar with the roles of boards of directors (Vorstand), managing directors, and department heads and managers....
Curated Video
France Work and Corporate Culture
New ReviewFrance's competitive business culture is evolving, becoming more pragmatic with a focus on economic expansion. Global technology and capital flows are nudging French industry to champion more efficient business processes and...
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France Physical Greetings
New ReviewPhysical greetings are a critical aspect of communications. Upon starting and finishing a meeting with another company, the French shake hands with everyone. Learn more about the most appropriate type of handshake and eye contact....
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Singapore Functional Roles
New ReviewAs in Western organizations, the corporate structure in multinational companies in Singapore is becoming a lot flatter. On the other hand, staff members in Singapore are more respectful of management than in the West. The hierarchy...
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Singapore Foreign Companies
New ReviewDistinctions among foreign-owned companies tend to depend on the culture of a business’s home country. As a rule, companies owned by Westerners encourage informality, employee participation, and change. American firms tend to institute...
Curated Video
Mexico Women in the Workplace
New ReviewWomen have advanced in the Mexican workplace over the past few decades, but they still face many professional obstacles. Advancing to senior management remains a challenge, as does receiving equivalent compensation to their male...
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Japan Absence of Personal Style
New ReviewOne major difference between Japanese and Western companies is that in Japan, no one person is usually identified as the personality or power behind a company’s policy or business strategy. Instead, ideas and strategies usually are...
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Japan Rotational System
New ReviewSome management practices in Japan are distinctly Japanese, such as the formal rotation system in which personnel get relocated every two to three years—sometimes overseas. Many salarymen end up living apart from their families, often in...
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Japan Negotiations
New ReviewMaintaining harmony is an essential aspect of Japanese business culture, including negotiations. To the Japanese, negotiations are a fluid process based on diligent preparation and mutual respect. Learn more about how indirect...