by Chris Smit | Oct 22, 2024 | Business
Embassies and Cultural Competence Embassies and cultural competence. This is why it’s important. In today’s connected world, embassies are key players in bridging both cultural and political gaps between countries. They not only handle government relations;... 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 Western culture? First a list of what we (here at Culture Matters) consider Western countries (possibly skipping a couple): Canada USA UK Netherlands Scandinavia France Germany... 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 traits Through Geert Hofstede’s Model of Cultural Differences Scandinavian culture and the Scandinavian people traits are an interesting mix of rich traditions, history, and breathtaking landscapes. To...
