As we pass the midpoint of the semester, I feel like the time has flown by since we’ve started the project! We’ve met some amazing people that work at our client’s organization, we’ve tried some new things, we’ve brainstormed some great ideas, and you’ll hear all about that later in this post. Moving forward with…
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Consulting: Challenges & COVID (Blog 2)
Throughout the first half of the International Consulting Project with Trinidad and Tobago, we have gotten a sense of what our deliverables will be and what is expected of us from our clients in Nature Seekers. However, because we are just about halfway through this term of the ten year plan, we have already noticed…
Trinidad Fun
As we move into March, our team is very excited about the progress we have made so far on our project. We have faced difficulties, learned so much, and grown close as a team. It’s crazy to think about how much we have accomplished without ever actually meeting in person. Usually, this class is taught…
Understanding Bolivia’s cultural norms and developing a global perspective.
During Professor Johnson’s lecture on communication and trust, I learned that communication is one of the most important elements in ensuring your work matches your client’s expectations. As shown through Professor Johnson’s communication exercise, where I had to fold a piece of paper according to her instructions, surprisingly, everyone ended up with different results even…
The Midpoint Check-In is Checked Off
On Wednesday, March 10th, we had our midpoint check-ins with our client, Caras con Causa. I feel like we’re at a good point right now and are ready to dive deeper into the project to make a positive impact at Caras. I think the connection between the US and Puerto Rico is really interesting in…
Cultural Differences in Puerto Rico and New Perspectives on Global Business
When we first started our consulting project with Caras con Causa I was unsure what to expect in regard to cultural differences between our Puerto Rican clients and how business is normally conducted in the United States. I imagined there may be some roadblocks that our group would have to overcome in terms of communication…
Managing the Midway Mindset
As the semester has gone on, my group and I have begun to develop our scope of work and project deliverables for our clients, NatureSeekers and DORCAS Women’s Group, in Trinidad and Tobago. After having our initial meetings with the clients, as well as our midterm meeting, there have already been some challenges we have…
A Trip to Germany Through Zoom
Hello everyone! My name is Helen Wu and I am currently a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Marketing and Finance, while also pursuing a certificate in International Business. I was born in Brooklyn, New York, and primarily raised by my grandparents because my parents spent most of their time at work. My…
International Consulting Project: Germany (but from Zoom!)
Hello! My name is David Kritzik, and I am originally from San Diego, California, but now I’m here in Pittsburgh. Currently, I am a junior in Pitt Business majoring in Business Information Systems and Marketing with a certificate in Digital Media. This semester I will be a part of the International Consulting Projects program. Specifically,…
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