 Sheida Hodge is one of the foremost experts
in the area of intercultural business management. She has authored a book:
Global Smarts: The Art of Communicating and Deal Making Anywhere in
the World published in April 2000 by John Wiley & Sons. Her
programs in cross-cultural negotiations and global business skills have
provided numerous executives from major Fortune 500 companies important
skills they need to achieve ongoing success. Ms. Hodge has an MBA and a BS
degree in mathematics.
Ms. Hodge has over 20 years of business
experience. She is Managing Director of the Worldwide Cross-Cultural
Division for Berlitz International, Inc. Previously, she was president of
Professional Training Worldwide, a management consulting and training
organization which helped executives to become more productive when doing
business cross-culturally in both international and domestic markets.
As an executive for General Electric
Company, Ms. Hodge was responsible for international business development
and U.S. distribution programs for industrial products. She engaged in
frequent negotiations with U.S. distributors as well as representatives
from companies in Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East. She
also built an import business and later successfully negotiated its sale
to a Brazilian manufacturer. Through her first hand corporate experience,
Sheida has gained a broad perspective of conducting business in the global
arena.
Ms. Hodge has been quoted as a leading
expert in her field in such major publications as The Wall Street
Journal, The Chicago Tribune, and The Orange County Register. She has
also published numerous articles in several major trade publications. Ms.
Hodge is the author of the popular book Feng Shui about the
Chinese art of living in harmony with the environment. She also conducted
comprehensive research by developing courses and teaching at major
universities such as UCLA and Thunderbird
Ms. Hodge is an internationally
recognized speaker who frequently speaks and consults with executives in
the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America. Her energetic, upbeat and
positive style inspires people to implement her creative business
solutions and achieve measurable results. Her programs are highly
interactive, visual and humorous.
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