Americans see themselves as positive thinkers, motivators, self-motivators. They seek out reasons to praise. In fact, praise is most instrumental when an individual or entire team is struggling, experiencing defeat and self-doubt. Examples
Escalation
For Americans conflict is a fact of life. Escalation is often not only necessary, each individual has a fundamental right to seek resolution, to “have their day in court.” Americans escalate quickly. Examples
Durability
For Americans durability is relative. Products don’t last forever. Change is constant. Products must adapt to the changing needs of customers. Americans value durability, but within a shorter time frame. Examples
Lines of Communication
Because Americans, those leading as well as those being led, prefer specific, command oriented tasks (both what and how), they maintain shorter lines of communication: more interaction, status meetings, iteration on tactical issues. Examples
Strategy Modification
Decisions which cannot work or would damage overall efforts are communicated up the chain of command by those working on the tactical level. There is very low tolerance in the U.S. for modifying decisions without authorization from next-level management. Examples
Intelligence
For Americans products are tools. An intelligent product makes work and life easier. It expands possibilities. Intelligent products execute the commands of the user. No more. No less. Examples
Strategy Formulation
Americans believe that important decisions should be made by the team lead. Ideally with input from key members of the team. Once made, those decisions are best implemented when communicated and understood by the broader organisation. Examples