Cross-border transactions

Cross-border transactions; regardless of the distance and cultural differences, an international business brand can fade the lines that many corporations have unconsciously drawn, and bring in the best practices that could provide positive disruption in the industry. An international business brand does not have to be solely applied to an organization; it can very well bring relevance to an individual’s portrayal of personal business ethics.

  

“Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where peoples are becoming more and more closely interconnected”

–Kofi Annan, Former secretary general of the United Nations

Words from a an international influential individual like the former secretary general of the United Nations, can be applied to our daily procedures in real life; these best practices can be key lessons that you can bring as your contributing business ethics to any position regardless of the continent where you build you career.

Olympic Stadium (Montreal)

My personal brand has been enriched by my International exposure in both my personal and professional life. A proud instance for me was my father’s example as a business man. His experience in bringing the first Colombian group of people in his industry, to train in Japanese production and operational procedures, taught me from an early age that we can all benefit from adapting the best practices from one culture to another.  During my own professional life, the success my industry had in opening its doors to trade with our neighboring nations brought success in the way of new business partners… and to tell you the truth, great friends as well.

Taking the leap to better my horizons, my exposure to the Canadian corporate world has increased the value of my International Business Brand. I have grown as a professional, but I could have not done it without the expanded multicultural mindset that my international experience has provided.