Say what you mean and mean what you say.
Get your international communication just right.
For ten years we have helped companies improve their business communication worldwide with a Global English Audit. Even the most carefully prepared materials do not work when people struggle to comprehend the meaning of the content. As one executive told us, “You cannot produce information designed for local use and just parachute it into another country and expect it to work!”
What is Global English?
Global English is effective communication that bridges cultures to create a successful workplace result. Global English, which can be spoken or written, requires the thoughtful integration of cultural awareness, appropriate language and graphics, content organization, and comprehension checks. Professionals who use Global English place a high value on being understood, building strong relationships and getting the job done well.
The Global English Advantage
Global English leads to improved comprehension, reduced translation errors, increased compliance and smoother business transactions. Watch the “ah ha” that happens when comprehension is immediate and without struggle. Enjoy the energy that emerges when your employees, suppliers and customers truly understand how to contribute to the company’s success. Discover the respect and cooperation that top management receives when business communication demonstrates an understanding of global differences.
Contact us using the GET STARTED form. Include a brief
summary of the content you will need audited.
Together we will sign a two-way confidentiality agreement and decide on the scope and timeline of your project. We will determine the final cost and payment schedule in advance. Price is determined by combining the word count, a complexity multiplier, an importance rating and the scope of the project. Examples of documents that require Global English include: human resource documents, company ethics and values, PowerPoint® presentations, business reports, strategic plans, training modules, case studies and marketing copy.
Send us your documents or project outline. This process had been done entirely on line using email, conference call or a virtual meeting room. The content is carefully reviewed. Once all interested parties agree upon the meaning and intent of the words, the auditing process begins.
Your documents will be returned to you written in Global English. Along with the audited text, you will receive an explanation as to why the suggested changes are culturally important or have been shown to avoid common global business problems.
