Discussion Question 1

It is said that, “men are from Mars and women are from Venus.”

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, read more about this statement. Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions:

• Have you seen this kind of difference in communication style between men and women? Provide examples.
• How can this gender gap in communication be bridged?

Discussion Question 2

With a society that is so diverse in its own nature, issues pertaining to cultural diversity are bound to occur in the process of team management and leadership.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about cultural diversity. Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions:

• How does having members of different cultures on a team affect the team’s performance?
• How would you incorporate a person from a culture of your choice into your team, keeping in mind communication differences within your and the chosen culture?