by Peter van der Lende | Mar 8, 2021 | Business, Countries
How to Adapt to a Different Culture [4-min read] A few years ago, I wrote an article called: “When in Rome…Act Normal.” It related to a visit by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Atlanta as part of a trade mission. When he took the podium to address an... by Chris Smit | Feb 9, 2021 | Business, Countries
Doing Business in India Explained and How to Do Business in India [4-min read] Question: Doing Business in India? Here are some quick tips Answer: (below) Respect the hierarchy and don’t jump “rank” (skipping a layer of hierarchy) Loss of face is... by Chris Smit | Jan 25, 2021 | Business
Overcoming Language Barriers in International Business Effective communication is vital when it comes to expanding your business overseas. As much as you are thinking of the cultural, financial, and legal considerations for your international business, you must also... by Chris Smit | Jan 15, 2021 | Business, Countries
How to Work With International Virtual Teams [4-min read] What is it? A Definition: There are many ways of defining what a multicultural team is. Still, I couldn’t find much of a definition on Wikipedia, so I’ll come up with my own 😉 I would consider three... by Peter van der Lende | Dec 10, 2020 | Business
International Business and Cultural Diversity (part 2) [4-min read] International Business Development Is … International “The Dutch like Italian Pizza and the Italians like Dutch football.” With this unforgettable quote, the former Dutch CEO of KLM... by Chris Smit | Nov 13, 2020 | Business
The Importance of Cultural Diversity in International Business Development. [4-min read] Cultural Diversity in International Business Doesn’t Really Matter… “When you are expanding your business internationally, cultural differences do not play a role. The Dutch...
