Fee range: $5 - $10,000*
Travels From: New York City

William Sinunu

Enhancing global communications and understanding to build bridges and eliminate ethnocentrism

Bill Sinunu is a multi-lingual citizen of the world who has lived in or traveled to over 100 countries on six continents. He is the author of two culturally insightful books, Life Could be Sweeter and The Sweet Life. He is also a University of Chicago-trained Master Facilitator and member of the National Speakers Association.

Bill works with professionals who want to create strong leadership teams in the global marketplace.  His guidance helps organizational leaders avoid cultural gaffes (adversely impacting productivity, business relationships, and revenue) and build functional, profitable, cross-cultural relationships.  Signature programs offered by Bill include:

Global Bridges: How to Build Dynamic Intercultural Relationships-Fragile Markets, Falling Revenues, Economic Uncertainty. In this session, gain the knowledge and tools to identify, establish and expand profitable revenue streams by developing and building upon inter-cultural communication skills to better understand and relate to cross-cultural norms and business practices is an essential element for success in the global marketplace.

Global Americans: How American Norms and Values Impact Relationships in the Global Marketplace-American business is increasingly dependent on revenues generated abroad and respectful interpersonal relationships are the foundation to success. A misunderstood comment or inappropriate gesture can sabotage trust, tarnish credibility and even destroy a lucrative relationship. With Bill's insights learn to intelligently interact with those in emerging markets.

Global Niches: Fill Intercultural Communication Gaps by Effectively Managing the Four Primary Cross-Cultural Communication Hurdles-Downsizing, Restructuring, Competitive Divisions. Now more than ever is the time to focus on strategies that build strong teams and have a positive impact on the bottom line. This program will detail solutions that will create and maintain cohesive groups by developing and building upon intercultural communication skills.

Global Transitions: How to Systemically Transform Your Organization into a Global Entity-Although many managers are immersed in the uncertainty of the present, leaders are looking ahead and focusing on strategies to insure long-term viability and position. Revenues are increasingly internationally driven. This presentation will provide a framework to help small and mid-size organizations evolve into successful global entities.

Global Best Practices: How to Establish Leading Standards through Cross-Cultural Focus Groups-Restructuring, Inconsistencies, Confusion. Now more than ever is the time to focus on strategies that encourage innovation and have a positive impact on the bottom line. Bill can show you how to use cross-cultural focus groups and the WeAre1 Model (a patented six-step process) to develop best-in-class service standards.

Global Orientations: How to Maximize Effectiveness Abroad-Language Barriers, Unfamiliar Rules, Unique Bureaucracies. Employees working and traveling abroad, once armed with Bill's knowledge and tools will be able to effectively navigate cultural obstacles by developing and building upon inter-cultural communication skills. This program is an insightful and detailed guide to understanding cultural norms and practices.

These programs, delivered with Bill's wisdom and wit, will help global businesses and traveling professionals to:

• identify and overcome culturally based stereotypes
• develop a universally accepted interactive skill set
• avoid costly cross-cultural gaffes and behaviors
• strategize to effect and sustain transformational change
• prepare individuals to encounter and manage culture shock, reverse culture shock, and cultural disorientation