Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
I am working on creating Risk Prompt lists using SPECTRUM, PESTLE and TECOP. I am trying to come up with questions to help identify Socio-Cultural and Social Risks. I am coming up blank. I was thinking Communication and Stakeholder Satisfaction may go under this heading, but I think I may be going in the wrong direction.
Can anyone give me examples of Social/Socio-Cultural risks? Saving Changes...
Dinah , I like PESTLE method and I used it however about the cultural differences actually it is very easy and should not be viewed as negative environment, it is a positive approach when you learn about different cultures of team or key stakeholders and you show respect, they would be willing to do more. the verity of cultures so that we get introduced and coordinate with each other. in one of my poll I mentioned if the PM can speak more languages or even few basic sentences to impress some of the team that would be a positive things they would be more happy when they see that you care for them and they would be willing to work harder.
Eric, I would like to highlight that for Muslims it is not always the case that in the holy month of Ramadan their productivity goes down same people work full hours in western societies, if you have noticed in some countries they give little break but they cover those relaxed hours in other times The more important Dinah if you have a Muslim team is not to offer them Alcoholic drinks, Pork (all by products of pigs) non Halal foods, Don't joke about religion, prophets, including any joke / cartoons even about Jesus Avoid political arguments a fight would erupt between left wing and right wing same thing goes to football match (soccer) Avoid course language, vulgar, don't drop the F bomb, don't call bad names. Putting your feet on the table facing the person's head seems normal or just unofficial in the West while it is considered big insult in the East once I gave my general manager advice when he was traveling over the East, I told him I want you to come back with both your legs so don't put your feet on the table they would simply cut it for you :-) Avoid talking about family members / spouses keep wider personal space, don't be too close and avoid loose talks, they have high family values, learn to be good listener and keep your cards to the last let them throw their cards first and then response accordingly. Entering the house please take off your shows leave it at the door expect high generosity, people generally very kind and serve coffee / tea / food with pride even poor people would sell their coach / sofa to buy food and offer you if it happen you are their guest, I know this might sound weird in the West but I have seen that big respect for the guest and the list will goes on and on. Saving Changes...
Dinah, what I mentioned earlier can be applied on North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa not just the Middle East and part of Asia Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Thank you everyone. Grest insight. Since the prompt list should be used to get people thinking about potential risks, I am going to try to keep it pretty generic. Saving Changes...
