by Chris Smit | Oct 22, 2024 | Business
Embassies and Cultural Competence This is why it’s important. In today’s connected world, embassies play a crucial role in bridging the cultural and political gaps between countries. They not only handle government relations; they’re also at the heart of... by Chris Smit | Oct 8, 2024 | Business
Sport and Culture: Why the Dutch Never Make It to the Finals I want to explain the main cultural (!) reason why the Dutch never make it to the finals or the end game. In other words, sport and culture. In this article, I will use a football match between the Japanese... by Chris Smit | Sep 24, 2024 | Business
Doing Business in Colombia? Why and how!? Colombia has become one of Latin America’s hottest spots for international business, especially for American (US) companies. With a growing economy and a GDP of over $370 billion (2023), Colombia is now the... by Chris Smit | Jan 24, 2024 | Business
Japanese versus Western culture: What are the differences? First: What is considered to be Western culture? First, a list of what we (here at Culture Matters) consider Western countries (possibly skipping a couple): Canada USA UK Netherlands Scandinavia Belgium France... by Chris Smit | Aug 29, 2023 | Business
Doing business in the UK When it comes to international business, understanding the cultural differences between countries/regions is crucial for success. Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions will give you a framework for understanding these differences. This... by Chris Smit | May 25, 2023 | Business
Understanding Scandinavian Culture & Scandinavian people’s traits Through Geert Hofstede’s Model of Cultural Differences Scandinavian culture and the Scandinavian people’s traits are an interesting mix of rich traditions, history, and...
