How NUSAC Bridges the Divide
Through cross-cultural sensitivity training, mock interviews, and business etiquette sessions, we equip participants with cultural intelligence and help organizations understand Diaspora strengths as they navigate transcontinental partnerships.
Insights and Applications
1. Communication Awareness
In Nigeria, feedback is often masked in courtesy and context. A U.S. counterpart might interpret indirectness as vagueness. NUSAC encourages mastering both: clear expression when needed and relational tact where valuable.
2. Hierarchy & Authority
Respect for elders and superiors is embedded in Nigerian culture. In U.S. settings, too much deference may be misread as disengagement. NUSAC coaching helps diaspora professionals calibrate voice and authority depending on context.
3. Time & Planning
Expanding from home to the U.S. means adapting to punctual norms. Simple habits—like starting meetings on time and delivering by deadlines—signify reliability and professionalism.
4. Relationship-Building
Inviting small talk, asking about well-being, or offering hospitality—these gestures build rapport across cultures. NUSAC fosters peer networks and cultural fluency training to help members thrive on both fronts.
NUSAC’s Role in Cultural Bridging
– Workshops on “Cross-Cultural Business Etiquette”
– One-on-one coaching for strategies like assertiveness, negotiation, and cultural context-switching
– Roleplay and language cues to simulate real-world scenarios (e.g. job interviews, client meetings)
