Black Friday Around the World
Black Friday Black Friday. The day that the shops finally turn from red numbers in sales to black (=positive) numbers in sales. Profits should be on the way after this day in November. This originally American initiative has spread to other countries in the world. All...
How is Tourism Affecting Translation
How is Tourism Affecting Translation Nowadays, communication is essential for our daily life. Being able to communicate appropriately is beneficial to anyone, especially when it comes to the world of tourism. Of course, when it comes to a tourist traveling...
Doing Business in China; Five Things You MUST Understand
Doing Business in China and Working With Chinese [4-min read] Question: How to do business with the Chinese? Answer: Respect the hierarchy and don't jump "rank" (skipping a layer of hierarchy) Loss of face is real. Be careful to single out an individual when working...
Travel and Culture; How the Travel Industry Can Benefit From More Cultural Awareness
Travel and culture. Do They Go Hand in Hand? [4-min read] The obvious answer would be yes. Or rather should be yes. Watch (part of) this 5 min. video. It's a bit stereotypical but in the core it's correct: This Came Out of a Management Survey of One of the Biggest...
Cultural Diversity Case Study
This Cultural diversity case study describes the impact that cultural differences can have on a large multinational (travel) organization. It also covers the effect that cultural competence training can have to, ultimately, save time and money. [4-min read] What Are...
Impact of Brexit on UK Business
What is the Impact of Brexit on Business for the UK? [4-mins read] How Does Brexit Affect Business? Two questions; Many answers... This article will look at the cultural implications, considerations, opportunities, and impact of Brexit on UK business. Key Takeaways...
Cultural Differences in Business + 6 Reasons for Things to go Wrong & How to Fix It
Cultural Differences in Business and the Impact of Culture on International Business [4-mins read] I think you'll agree with me that cultural differences in business matter. Here are 6 examples and 6 simple & effective strategies to tackle them to your advantage...
International Negotiations and International Business Negotiations
International Negotiations and International Business Negotiations [4-mins read] In this article, I want to talk about the cultural side of international negotiations. Is there a difference between the two and if so, what is it? But first watch this short, 5-minute...
International Project Management; A Cultural Perspective
International Project Management [4-mins read] Most people I meet during a Cultural Awareness Training work in some sort of International Project Management way. International Project Management also seems to be expanding since more and more organizations move (parts...
