A study of 240 instructors of kaizen (continuous quality improvement) and technology transfer in overseas assignments for Toyota found that commitment to work and corporate cultural values were significant. Instructors recognized the responsibility and challenges of communicating and transferring their know-how across cultures. (SK)

The author interviewed 40 people in Caribbean countries about foreign consultants that had come to assist them. Although overall impressions were positive, the group made suggestions for more successful relationships. (JOW)

Listed are seven tips for locating a teaching job abroad. (KC)

A significant factor in the failure of businesses to meet their expectations in overseas markets is a lack of understanding of the new country's culture and a lack of effort to adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of the host country. (JOW)

Investigated coping strategies of 39 U.S. adolescents whose families had relocated to Belgium. Findings indicated that adolescents selected both approach and avoidance strategies to cope with relocation. Females and older adolescents relied significantly more on approach strategies than on avoidance strategies. Self-concept and behavioral…

Describes a work exchange experience between volunteer managers in Australia and Canada. Offers guidelines for initiating the program including developing a rationale and an exchange agreement. Discusses first impressions, initial problems, and differences and similarities between the two contexts. (JOW)

International careers specialist offers some strategies for helping students translate their dreams into goals and transform their goals into actualities. Presents advising strategies for international employment and describes variety of programs and services for students who seek international careers. Sidebar notes current issues affecting…

Notes that students are setting their sights on international careers and visiting their university's career services center for information. Describes two focus groups of representatives from international employers that listed jobs with the center, individuals recommended by Alumni Relations Office, and personal contacts, set up to discuss how…

Principals looking for a new challenge should consider becoming overseas school administrators. Adaptability and the spirit of adventure are invaluable ingredients for a successful overseas experience. Advice is provided about overseas employers and expectations regarding school quality; salary, housing, and benefits; staff and administrator…

Provides a list of addresses and annotations for a number of agencies that contract adult educators for overseas service: international, Canadian government, nongovernmental and nonprofit, private placement, and international consulting agencies. Includes useful references. (JOW)

The past 20 years have seen a growth in the teaching of marketing in business schools around the world. This article reports the trends and challenges that will face U.S. marketing educators teaching abroad over the next 10 years. Predictions are from a Delphi panel of U.S. marketing educators experienced in teaching marketing abroad to non-U.S.…

Offers tips to teachers who are considering overseas teaching positions. (RL)

Outlines opportunities available for competent educational technology professionals to contribute their knowledge and skills in international settings. Lists points of contact for international opportunities; sources of information about educational technology in other countries; and advice about preparing for an international assignment.…

Managers from 47 Kansas City companies identified skills and knowledge important for their international employees. Oral and written communication ranked highest, followed by exporting, customs, marketing, business etiquette, and protocol. Employees with high school education had markedly different overseas assignments than did college graduates.…

Describes Goucher College's plans to expand its overseas internship program. Following a brief overview of Goucher's program, this article presents questions and answers from interviews with employers concerning how they feel about internships and job opportunities abroad. (NB)