Tag: Bridging Culture Worldwide

  • The TFT and Competitive Intelligence

    The TFT and Competitive Intelligence–Many companies use competitive intelligence (CI) to analyze opportunities before launching products or services. This is especially true for businesses entering a new market or starting a new venture. I can think of two examples, a supplier of traditional automotive parts venturing into the EV sector. Or, a local Food and…

  • Miri Miri: The Better Approach

    Miri Miri: The Better Approach By Don Southerton, May 14, 2023 In my last article, I suggested that balli balli (fast fast) can also perpetuate a culture of waiting until the last minute. Moving fast, too, can often be a concern–conflicting with careful, meticulous study and planning before implementation.  However, in other cases, a well-taken argument in favor of balli…

  • Balli Balli: Reader Feedback

    Balli Balli: Reader Feedback and Comments I received some great feedback in my last Korean business culture update on balli balli. I especially appreciate the comments from those with long careers in Korea and globally. I paraphrase three comments below… Missed my last post? Here is a link https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/balli-de-facto-korean-core-value-more-than-meets-eye-don-southerton/ Comments Point 1Pushing for progress too…

  • Balli balli: a De Facto Korean Core Value and More Than Meets the Eye

    By Don Southerton, May 6, 2023 Many of us are familiar with the Korean term balli balli. It translates as hurry-hurry. Actually, balli means hurry, but the word is always used in tandem, adding to the need to move fast.  I first recall hearing the word in a 1970s martial arts class; my Korean instructor commanded that we…

  • Government Energy Incentives—Funding and Tax Rebates Unwrapped

    As you know, I have deeply explored the Energy, Mobility, and Electrification government-related programs in the past weeks. I cover the details—subtle and apparent. U.S. Government Energy Incentives—Funding and Tax Rebates Unwrapped By Don Southerton May 4, 2023 In the past weeks, I have done a deep dive into Energy related incentive programs. Many are…

  • Earth Day- Earth Week- Earth Month 2023

    Earth Day- Earth Week- Earth Month 2023By Don Southerton Reflecting on Earth Day, my ties to Green and Sustainability have reached back in time more than a few years. In fact, it parallels my work with Korea. In the mid-2000s, I was an advisor to developing and building the Incheon, South Korea Songdo International Business…

  • Roxberry Juice Company Looks to South Korea

    Utah-based Roxberry Juice Company has announced plans to expand its made-to-order smoothie experience outside the United States. On the reboot of the international launch, founder Brad Davis shared, “Roxberry’s strict focus on using only healthy and natural ingredients is again driving our brand’s growth. Like here in America, we’re excited to find the right partners…

  • New Food Brands for Korea

    This week I’d like to share my recent article in Haps Korea. It’s a Foodie article but shares some cultural insights, too. With few COVID restrictions, the international franchise business is set to boom. The Food and Beverage industry was greatly restricted under COVID, not only with shutdowns, limited hours with closing at 9 p.m.,…

  • In the News: Korea’s 69-Hour Workweek

    Korea’s 69-Hour Workweek. My recent article in Hapskorea.com. I look at the proposed jump to a 69-hour workweek and, to no surprise, Korea‘s pushback.

  • I Have a Korea Question, or Two

    I have a Korea question for you. A hot topic recently has been…1) What exciting brands would Korea be interested in…In the past, this has ranged from COSTCO, IKEA, and more recently, trendy Shake Shack and Blue Bottle Coffee (Long time success, Starbucks, did a very soft start initially)… BTW one, I often get requested…