In this Part 2 Korean norms, I provide insights for Western executives, and in Part 3, I will share more with teams interacting with Korea.
As noted for global teams, steering the norms and expectations of the Korean workplace can be challenging. Furthermore, failing to meet expectations and, in many cases, misinterpreting situations is concerning. Although individuals may be very confident in their positions and way of doing things, they may never see their demise coming and will be blindsided.
Seasoned Korean executives are highly intuitive and sensitive to everything around them. They read situations and adapt. Little gets by them. In fact, few ever reach an executive level without such a skillset.
To share a couple of takeaways…
First, a Western executive is hired for two reasons based on their background and experience. 1) To do the job you were hired. And 2), to develop solutions, ideas, and workarounds. These solutions should include several options to present to leadership and, at times, ideas “out of the box.”
Next, I strongly recommend Western executives receive ongoing and frequent updates on Korea and the workplace, as well as coaching and mentoring. On-demand and weekly sessions can address questions and issues impacting your company and issues that surface.
As always, I am here to discuss… Let’s set a time to talk.
Norms and Expectations 2025: Part 2 Leadership Insights
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By Don Southerton
In this Part 2 Korean norms, I provide insights for Western executives, and in Part 3, I will share more with teams interacting with Korea.
As noted for global teams, steering the norms and expectations of the Korean workplace can be challenging. Furthermore, failing to meet expectations and, in many cases, misinterpreting situations is concerning. Although individuals may be very confident in their positions and way of doing things, they may never see their demise coming and will be blindsided.
Seasoned Korean executives are highly intuitive and sensitive to everything around them. They read situations and adapt. Little gets by them. In fact, few ever reach an executive level without such a skillset.
To share a couple of takeaways…
First, a Western executive is hired for two reasons based on their background and experience. 1) To do the job you were hired. And 2), to develop solutions, ideas, and workarounds. These solutions should include several options to present to leadership and, at times, ideas “out of the box.”
Next, I strongly recommend Western executives receive ongoing and frequent updates on Korea and the workplace, as well as coaching and mentoring. On-demand and weekly sessions can address questions and issues impacting your company and issues that surface.
As always, I am here to discuss… Let’s set a time to talk.
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