Until 2019, Ashwani Muppasani served as the vice president of operations and quality for TE Connectivity’s Automotive Division in the Americas in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His decades of work in the manufacturing sector included executive-level, internationally focused positions at General Motors. Ashwani Muppasani’s ability to communicate with counterparts in multiple countries was aided by his multilingualism - he speaks English, Portuguese, Mandarin, three Indian languages, and has a basic understanding of Spanish.
Being multilingual has a number of significant advantages, notably in business. Studies show that multilingual executives and employees demonstrate sharper critical thinking skills. They can communicate with customers and colleagues more fluidly, which enables their transactions to proceed with fewer complications.
In the multicultural workplace of the 21st century, multilingual workers are better able to navigate cultural and social differences, which creates a more respectful and harmonious environment. Understanding and communicating in more than one language also brings an individual a greater awareness of differing perspectives, including the business strategies based on those perspectives.
Being multilingual has a number of significant advantages, notably in business. Studies show that multilingual executives and employees demonstrate sharper critical thinking skills. They can communicate with customers and colleagues more fluidly, which enables their transactions to proceed with fewer complications.
In the multicultural workplace of the 21st century, multilingual workers are better able to navigate cultural and social differences, which creates a more respectful and harmonious environment. Understanding and communicating in more than one language also brings an individual a greater awareness of differing perspectives, including the business strategies based on those perspectives.
