Doing Business With The Russians - 10 Cultural Essentials

1. Friendships are based on who can do what for whom, with true friends bestowing favours on one another.
2. Russians have a unique ability to hold two mutually exclusive positions simultaneously.
3. They have a love of metaphor and profound statements.
4. They are able to operate in a climate of uncertainty and are fatalistic and pessimistic.
5. Negotiations go on a long time, with temper tantrums, threats and cold silences all part of the process.
6. All decisions are made by consensus, making it difficult for individuals to learn responsibility.
7. A sense of family is important to Russian workers, who make excellent team players.
8. Business entertaining is vigorous and requires stamina on the part of the visitor.
9. Companies spend a lot of money on employee parties and celebrations.
10. Bribery and corrupt practices can sometimes be experienced when doing business in Russia.

The Russian Mindset Map

Culture maybe defined as the inherited ideas, beliefs and knowledge of a group. A good starting point in learning why people from different countries behave and act in a certain way is to understand the unique factors that have shaped and influenced the culture over time. The TMA Mindset Maps provide a simple framework to deepen your knowledge and understanding.

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Contents

• Introduction
• Responsible Leadership: How To Make Better Decisions in a More Transparent World
• Cultural Diversity: A Coordinated Approach
• Teamwork: Cultural Co-Creation and Global Team Performance
• The Virtual Leader - Rules of The Road
• Country Navigator: Russia