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What are the most effective trust-building strategies across cultures?

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Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, whether personal or professional. But how do you build trust across cultures, when different values, norms, and expectations may influence how people perceive and express trustworthiness? In this article, you will learn some of the most effective trust-building strategies across cultures, based on research and best practices from intercultural communication experts.

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Erika Glenn

Chief Growth Officer at Redox | C Suite Executive |Professional Speaker | Women’s Health and Empowerment Enthusiast

1 Understand cultural dimensions

One of the first steps to build trust across cultures is to understand the key cultural dimensions that affect how people communicate, cooperate, and relate to each other. Some of the most widely used frameworks for cultural dimensions are Hofstede's, Trompenaars', and Hall's. These frameworks help you identify and compare the differences and similarities between your own culture and the culture of your interlocutor, such as individualism vs collectivism, high vs low power distance, high vs low context, and so on. By understanding these dimensions, you can avoid misunderstandings, stereotypes, and conflicts that may erode trust.

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JC Quintana

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The answer is hidden in the question: You must make it a strategy that starts with transparency and candor. These two elements are consistent across cultures, so understanding the level of transparency various cultures expect is essential. Some cultures (like the German culture) value transparency and candor to a degree that some cultures find it uncomfortable.

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2 Adapt your communication style

Another important strategy to build trust across cultures is to adapt your communication style to the preferences and expectations of your interlocutor. For example, some cultures prefer direct and explicit communication, while others value indirect and implicit communication. Some cultures emphasize verbal communication, while others rely more on non-verbal cues. Some cultures are more expressive and emotional, while others are more reserved and rational. By adapting your communication style, you can show respect, empathy, and interest, which are essential for trust-building.

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Alicia (M) Morgan, PMP ?, AM-MC ?

Award-Winning High Impact Leader | PMP Certified | Keynote Speaker | Agile Metrics Certified | Innovator |
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Show effort to understand and connect. Erin Meyer's book, The Culture Map, provides a framework for understanding cultural differences in communication. She identifies two dimensions of communication style: Directness/Indirectness: This dimension refers to how explicitly or implicitly people communicate their thoughts and feelings. In direct cultures, people are more likely to be upfront and assertive, while in indirect cultures, people are more likely to be subtle and nuanced. Information sharing: This dimension refers to how much information people share and how they do it. In high-context cultures, people rely on shared knowledge and understanding to communicate, while in low-context cultures, people communicate more explicitly.

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3 Demonstrate competence and credibility

A third strategy to build trust across cultures is to demonstrate your competence and credibility in your field of expertise. This means that you should show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience to deliver on your promises and expectations. You should also provide evidence, facts, and references to support your claims and arguments. However, you should also be humble, open-minded, and willing to learn from others, especially when you encounter different perspectives, approaches, and solutions. By demonstrating competence and credibility, you can establish your reputation and reliability, which are key for trust-building.

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4 Show commitment and consistency

A fourth strategy to build trust across cultures is to show your commitment and consistency in your actions and words. This means that you should follow through on your commitments, meet your deadlines, and deliver quality results. You should also communicate regularly, update your progress, and report any issues or changes. Moreover, you should be consistent in your behavior, values, and principles, and avoid any contradictions or discrepancies that may raise doubts or suspicions. By showing commitment and consistency, you can prove your dependability and accountability, which are vital for trust-building.

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Erika Glenn

Chief Growth Officer at Redox | C Suite Executive |Professional Speaker | Women’s Health and Empowerment Enthusiast
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Deliver on what you say you will do, regardless of the commitment. Also, express/talk about what types of culture your team has and “prove it”. Understand the other culture and adapt your culture with any positives that can be learned. A lot of people can say a lot of words, but not execute on promises. By showing delivery consistently, people don’t have to trust the words, they can see it for themselves!

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5 Express appreciation and recognition

A fifth strategy to build trust across cultures is to express your appreciation and recognition for the contributions, achievements, and efforts of your interlocutor. This means that you should give positive feedback, praise, and compliments, and acknowledge the value and impact of their work. You should also show gratitude, thankfulness, and respect for their time, resources, and support. Furthermore, you should celebrate successes, milestones, and accomplishments, and share the credit and rewards with your interlocutor. By expressing appreciation and recognition, you can foster your rapport and relationship, which are crucial for trust-building.

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Karan Chopra, MBA, PMP?

Project Manager @NEOGOV (SaaS) | I align projects with business goals to drive impactful results.
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Importance of how you communicate with your team cannot be understated. As you grow for bigger roles, the way you address concerns, appreciate efforts and provide constructive feedback becomes crucial for trust building, fostering relationships. Always praise in open, criticize in person with due regards after understanding concerns in detail.

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Shriya Sekhsaria

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Appreciation is key: it's gratitude in action. When you appreciate someone, you're making them feel seen, you're saying they matter, and that you're putting in the time and energy into showing you care about them :)

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6 Seek feedback and improvement

A sixth strategy to build trust across cultures is to seek feedback and improvement for your own performance, behavior, and attitude. This means that you should ask for constructive criticism, suggestions, and advice from your interlocutor, and listen to their opinions and perspectives. You should also accept feedback gracefully, without being defensive, arrogant, or dismissive. Moreover, you should act on the feedback, implement changes, and show improvement. By seeking feedback and improvement, you can demonstrate your willingness to grow, learn, and change, which are important for trust-building.

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Aaditya Jain

Account Management | Business Development & Partnerships | Agile Project Management | Customer centric | Cross functional | ex-Wayfair | Data, Innovation & Strategy | Retail & E-commerce | Public Speaker | 2x TEDx Host
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I have worked with people from all over the world and with fantastic managers coming from different countries and cultures. One common thing that they all had was that though I was just an intern, they always asked me where could they improve and do better in our feedback sessions. This two way feedback made so much difference.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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