With the availability of new technology our global responsibilities increase. If we can reach those in need and have the power to make a difference, are we not obligated to do so as citizens of the global world Hilary talks about in her 2009 speech at Barnard College? Hilary Rodham Clinton (2009) stated “The diplomacy of this age is fueled by personal engagement and interpersonal connections.” Making these connections takes communication.
The skills we need to communicate across cultures and to communicate such large issues begin with listening to ourselves and the issues around us so that we may determine what we want to fight for. We need to ask ourselves what is important to us because we know we cannot solve all of the world’s problems. If we want to maintain rapport and get others to support our cause we should share something; an experience, opinion or feeling that creates a strong respect and connection between us and the cause.
We also need to learn to express our ideas, opinions and feelings with emotion and clarity and work for broad appeal if we are looking to rally support on our issue. If we are not presenting our issue clearly and dynamically, we won’t have the power to motivate people to act on behalf of our cause.
In our careers we will be required to consider the needs, wants, desires and issues of other countries when we do business globally. This requires not only knowledge of other countries current events, norms, customs, and business practices, but it will also require that we communicate appropriately and persuasively to the culture with which we are working. We need to be able to represent ourselves and our country responsibly as well as show sensitivity to other cultures differences when we work alongside them and market to them.
Reference
Rodham Clinton, H. (2009, May 18). Barnard college commencement ceremony. Retrieved from
http://www.state.gov/video/?videoid=23758234001
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