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Israeli Business Culture (abbreviated edition) elaborates on the various Israeli cultural characteristics. It provides tips for improving communication skills while doing business with Israelis. It also explains how we Israelis became a society in which our dress and behavior are informal, and our manner of speaking has almost no filters between thought and the spoken word. It explores why we are an entrepreneurial society of ambitious people who take risks on the road to success. Furthermore, we have a tendency to improvise and think outside the box, and more.Author Osnat Lautman, an Israeli organizational consultant and expert in cross-cultural communication, uses the letters in the word Israeli as a model to elaborate on the major characteristics of Israeli business culture: I InformalS Straightforward R Risk-takingA AmbitiousE EntrepreneurialL LoudI ImprovisationalEveryone wants to understand and trust their business colleagues and associates. For those working with Israelis, gaining knowledge of the origins and characteristics of their business culture will enhance communication, which is the cornerstone of profitable business in our diverse, global economy. From this enjoyable book, based on extensive academic research and practical experience alike, you will learn how to recognize these characteristics when doing business with Israelis. You will gain tools for successful intercultural business communication and find clear, helpful recommendations on working together to achieve business success.

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Osnat Lautman, Israeli Organizational Consultant Founder of OLM Consulting. MA in Political Science and Communication, Bar Ilan University Diploma in Organizational Development, NYU University Osnat is an expert in cross-cultural communication for the international business world and the author of the book Israeli Business Culture. She lived in the US for several years. Living, studying and working abroad taught her that cultural understanding is critical for business success, and also led her to decide to specialize in this fascinating field. She has interviewed nearly 100 people who work in global companies. Some of the interviews were recorded and serve as a unique tool in her workshops. All of the workshops (cross-cultural communication, relocation, repatriation and speaking to an audience), are based upon personal experience, comprehensive research, and professionalism acquired by working with Fortune 500 companies. Osnat has assisted numerous corporations and government agencies to better manage global teams and a culturally diverse workforce. Her customers include the Jewish Agency, FIDF, the Israel Defense Ministry delegation in New York, JCC Association, Hebrew University, NYU, 888 Holdings, Corning and many others. You are also invited to write Osnat at osnat@olm-consulting.com or browse the company website at www.olm-consulting.com to read more about the book and the workshops we provide.

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