Intercultural Toolbox shows: My sharing about how to write the bestselling book “When Global Meets Local – How Expatriates can Succeed in Myanmar”. Taking this opportunity, I mentioned the situation of millions of amiable Myanmar people being in need for humanitarian aids. (I actually meet them daily…).
It is on the audio show at 22:50, video show at 23:30
https://www.interculturaltoolbox.org/episodes/writing-an-intercultural-book-about-a-country
Show notes
August 11, 2021
In this episode, interculturalist Hana Bui gives some personal and cultural context for her work in Myanmar and we hear how writing and publishing her first book led her onto the best seller list in her category on Amazon.
Video chapters
2.00 Hana’s storyOrigins, work, publishing
3.10 The opening of MyanmarWhat it was like to end six decades of isolation.
6.44 More of Hana’s story Travel, co-founding Hotjobs Myanmar, studying globalisation in Leicester, UK and some inspirational books.
15.00 Books about cultures Doing a deep analysis as well as providing a practical how-to guide. Other books that are available about cultures.
16.00 When Global Meets local – the theme Myanmar culture dates back thousands of years. Foreigners bring in the global.
19.44 About Myanmar Current problems and a historical intercultural analysis.
28.42 About the book About working with a publisher… or not. The writing schedule. Skilling up for publishing and writing.
33.00 The research and writing process Brian Tracey’s books on Sales. Professional support on editing, graphic design
39.40 Marketing the book Test marketing, book launch, using the media and influencers
46.00 What to do after Book OnePlans for future books. Lessons learned from last book.
49.43 Hana’s Contribution to the Intercultural ToolboxThe 6/9 perspective image
54.22 Contact
How to get in touch with Hana Bui: Email to hanabui.mm@gmail.com
Culture Count
Looking things from different perspectives – number 6 or 9
Published by Interculture Myanmar on 27 August, 2021
Do you think it is number 6 or 9? It depends on from where you view it actually!
https://interculturaltoolbox.org/tools/six-nine-perspective-image
49.43 Hana’s Contribution to the Intercultural ToolboxThe 6/9 perspective image
Background:
Intercultural Toolbox shows: My sharing about how to write the bestselling book “When Global Meets Local – How Expatriates can Succeed in Myanmar”. Taking this opportunity, I mentioned the situation of millions of amiable Myanmar people being in need for humanitarian aids. (I actually meet them daily…).
It is on the audio show at 22:50, video show at 23:30
In order of frequency, these cultures came up during this conversation:
Myanmar, Vietnam, South East Asia, Cambodia, England, Finland, Laos, Thailand, USA
An interview with the author of the book “When Global Meets Local”, Hana Bui
Published by Interculture Myanmar on 27 September, 2019
https://www.facebook.com/todaytourismmagazine/posts/2328443857269943
Meet the Author at InterNations networking event – 31st Aug, 2019
Published by Interculture Myanmar on 22 March, 2024
As part of the event at Sky Bar rooftop, Hana Bui, author of “When Global Meets Local – How Expatriates can Succeed in Myanmar” will give a brief talk and do the book signing. The enriching talk is about “Improving your Intercultural Communications to Succeed in Myanmar”. Hana is also an Intercultural Trainers for expats working in Myanmar.
The book is the 1st time popular guidebook for expats to work well with the Burmese. It aids them in overcoming the biggest challenge of expats working oversea: the cultural conflicts. A valuable reading resource for expats: http://interculturemyanmar.com/the-book/
The coming event is a bi-weekly InterNations event in Yangon which attracts lots of expats, particularly new comers. InterNations.org is a reputable global expat network with communities in 420 cities and 166 countries worldwide. Its current Yangon Ambassadors are Paul Lim and Judy Lan.
For this event at Sky Bar rooftop, expats can enjoy the breathtaking views of the city, the legendary Shwedagon pagoda and other famous pagodas in Dagon. Get your camera ready!
The entrance fee is 3,000 MMK, 10,000 MMK and 13,000 MMK/person, for Albatross members, basic members, and people not signed up for event. It includes one draught beer, or any one of your favourite beer, and finger food.
If you are a first-time comer, to get the better fee, do register yourself at http://Internations.org, then register for this event.
PS: Seats are limited!
Sky Bar: Yangon International Hotel, 330 Ahlone Road, Dagon
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