An integrative action research (IAR) on improving the confidence to speak up in virtual meetings to prepare for globalization

• Main Author: Ablaza, Carol Anne Marie C.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2022
• Subjects: Business communication; Teleconferencing; Oral communication; Communicative competence; Staff meetings; Training and Development
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdm_manorg/113; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/etdm_manorg/article/1125/viewcontent/Improving_the_Confidence_to_Speak_up_in_Virtual_Meetings_to_Prepa_Redacted.pdf
• Institution: De La Salle University

This action research paper aims to improve the confidence of staff to speak up in virtual meetings which in effect will contribute to the success of the globalization and open more job opportunities to Filipinos. The identified main reasons for this issue are cultural barrier and ineffective meeting format. First cycle was directed towards addressing cultural barrier through promoting awareness of cultural differences among countries and applying best practices. Second cycle focused on creating an effective meeting format to allow safe space for people to speak up. Keywords: Action research, effective meetings, organizational culture, cultural profile, behavioral change, shared services, globalization, communication