Common Ground: Understanding the Gap That Unites Latin America and the U.S.
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 192
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2024
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When considering this text, the research team discerned directions, titles, and themes that would hold together chapters from various disciplines. The authors consist of educators, business leaders, a psychologist, cooks, and entrepreneurs. To write a textbook covering the differences, or similarities, between the Americas seemed daunting, but in so many ways became organically cohesive. To that end, we decided on the title of Common Ground, the differences that unite us. As each one of the authors has experience living and working in a country outside of their place of birth, we drew on firsthand accounts, relevant research, and new data to demonstrate how similar the Americas are. To highlight this, we selected a variety of chapters that would give students and workers a solid foundation into cross-cultural relations between Latin America and the United States. The book is intended for those who may be planning a first time visit to Latin America, or a worker who may be relocating to a Spanish-speaking country for their employment. This would be the same equation for those from Latin America looking toward a new adventure in the United States. The aim of the text is to give a look at what each area offers from business to food to disability services and provides a blueprint for translating their experience abroad.
Watch the authors' webinar on Applying Theory to Practice Through Cultural Understanding For Your Classroom!
Chapter 1: Introduction to Our Common Ground
Chapter 2: Theories of Cultural Similarities and Differences
Chapter 3: Mexico and the U.S. National Culture: A Close Up on Four Basic Cultural Dimensions
Chapter 4: Cultural Competencies in Human Resource Practices
Chapter 5: Expat Experiences
Chapter 6: Mexican Business Etiquette and Business Culture
Chapter 7: Small and Medium Enterprises in Mexico and the U.S.
Chapter 8: The Importance of Foodservice, Food Methods, and Practices in the Americas
Chapter 9: Otherness in the Americas: Disabilities and Special Population
Chapter 10: Social Innovation Initiatives in Mexico and the U.S.
Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki has a strong academic background in global education and training. She has lived and worked in multiple countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Romania. She was a certified Global Mindset Inventory facilitator through Thunderbird’s School of Global Management. Through her work as a professor, she taught over 400 students in global teams and experiential learning exercises. Kahle-Piasecki holds a PhD from the University of Toledo, a Master’s Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from The University of Findlay, and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Toledo. Before her career in higher education, she worked as a Director of Communications. When not working as an Associate Professor, she enjoys traveling, attending concerts, fitness, and reading. She lives in Perrysburg, Ohio with her husband, son, and two furry family members.
When considering this text, the research team discerned directions, titles, and themes that would hold together chapters from various disciplines. The authors consist of educators, business leaders, a psychologist, cooks, and entrepreneurs. To write a textbook covering the differences, or similarities, between the Americas seemed daunting, but in so many ways became organically cohesive. To that end, we decided on the title of Common Ground, the differences that unite us. As each one of the authors has experience living and working in a country outside of their place of birth, we drew on firsthand accounts, relevant research, and new data to demonstrate how similar the Americas are. To highlight this, we selected a variety of chapters that would give students and workers a solid foundation into cross-cultural relations between Latin America and the United States. The book is intended for those who may be planning a first time visit to Latin America, or a worker who may be relocating to a Spanish-speaking country for their employment. This would be the same equation for those from Latin America looking toward a new adventure in the United States. The aim of the text is to give a look at what each area offers from business to food to disability services and provides a blueprint for translating their experience abroad.
Watch the authors' webinar on Applying Theory to Practice Through Cultural Understanding For Your Classroom!
Chapter 1: Introduction to Our Common Ground
Chapter 2: Theories of Cultural Similarities and Differences
Chapter 3: Mexico and the U.S. National Culture: A Close Up on Four Basic Cultural Dimensions
Chapter 4: Cultural Competencies in Human Resource Practices
Chapter 5: Expat Experiences
Chapter 6: Mexican Business Etiquette and Business Culture
Chapter 7: Small and Medium Enterprises in Mexico and the U.S.
Chapter 8: The Importance of Foodservice, Food Methods, and Practices in the Americas
Chapter 9: Otherness in the Americas: Disabilities and Special Population
Chapter 10: Social Innovation Initiatives in Mexico and the U.S.
Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki has a strong academic background in global education and training. She has lived and worked in multiple countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Romania. She was a certified Global Mindset Inventory facilitator through Thunderbird’s School of Global Management. Through her work as a professor, she taught over 400 students in global teams and experiential learning exercises. Kahle-Piasecki holds a PhD from the University of Toledo, a Master’s Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from The University of Findlay, and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Toledo. Before her career in higher education, she worked as a Director of Communications. When not working as an Associate Professor, she enjoys traveling, attending concerts, fitness, and reading. She lives in Perrysburg, Ohio with her husband, son, and two furry family members.