SLC 475
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FTM 484
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We started our adventure in Prague where we learned the building blocks on what it takes to be a global leader. This was the time where we got to know each other for the first time and figure out our group dynamic. We spent lots of time reflecting and discussing the important aspects on creating a well functioning team. From this class I learned the importance of being aware of your surroundings and how my actions and words have an affect on others, which helped me moving forward through the program
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The second and third week of class in Prague consisted of learning about different management styles within the workplace. The first part of class was taught by Dr. Hergeth where he held lectures and discussions on challenges in textiles, international corporate strategy, and the role of leadership within the textile industry. The second part of the class was taught by Mr. Vaclav, a professor at Czech University of Life Sciences. He brought us to his University to see how experience how classes are in the Czech Republic. We also did multiple simulations to practice leadership and teamwork skills
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Excursions
CULTURAL COMPARISON & EXPECTATIONS
There as one big difference I noticed in Czech culture and that was people are much more truthful than americans. It's not that americans lie a lot, but when we talk to each other the phrases and words we use aren't what we really mean. For example asking someone "How are you?" in America is a normal greeting. In Czech culture, if you ask someone "How are you?" they think you truly mean it and care for their wellbeing. It's a very personal questions while in America it is not at all. For this reason Czech seem to be colder than americans, but that's because americans put a facade on of being nice to everyone, but we are faking it. Czech's don't fake how they are feeling, they will be truthful.
Coming into Prague I didn't have any preconceived notions because I honestly knew nothing about the Czech Republic. The only thing I knew is that things were cheaper here than in America and I was correct in thinking that. It does make you think though. Why are things so cheap? Learning about the Czech being under communist rule up until around 40 years ago explains that because for the most part no one had a lot of money. The economy was poor and it has been growing ever since but, you can't jack the prices up of food and everyday items overnight., t takes many years of gradual growth for an economy to grow.
Coming into Prague I didn't have any preconceived notions because I honestly knew nothing about the Czech Republic. The only thing I knew is that things were cheaper here than in America and I was correct in thinking that. It does make you think though. Why are things so cheap? Learning about the Czech being under communist rule up until around 40 years ago explains that because for the most part no one had a lot of money. The economy was poor and it has been growing ever since but, you can't jack the prices up of food and everyday items overnight., t takes many years of gradual growth for an economy to grow.