Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University
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Asked 15 July 2017
How do you collaborate with someone on the other side of the world?
many researcher ask this question, the International collaboration is becoming the norm in scientific and technical research but issues such as different time zones, research practices, and cultural expectations can still be problematic. What tips or warnings would you share with others who are embarking on an international collaboration?
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i agree with you Jan and i see it most be firstly site collaboration.
KR
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Wayne State College
I have been collaborating with research partners around the works for 15 years.
We use text messaging, email and Skype.
One of the most important things is being able to calculate the time zone differences. For example, as I write this, it is Saturday morning, but for my collaborators in Asis, it is getting close to bedtime Saturday night.
Middle Technical University
find the right idea or project, then find people interested in the field, the rest is a matter of coordination and time management.
Cultural Keys LLC
Take a look at Ch. 6 called "Partnering across Cultures:"
The Cultural Dimension of Global Business. Gary P. Ferraro and Elizabeth K. Briody
London, UK: Taylor & Francis, 8th edition, 2017.
Itim
My own experience as well as research on the subject shows that communication through digital media is (sometimes strongly) affected by cultural differences, even amongst highly educated persons. Persons from cultures with more direct communication patterns with low context should be aware and accept that using digital media (low context) is more natural for them than for persons from other cultures.
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Please answer,
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Thank you very much,
Warm regards,
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