Cultural Differences in Business + 6 Reasons Why Things go Wrong
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 Cultural Awareness Training work in an International Project Management way. International Project Management also seems to be expanding since more and more organizations move (parts of) their...
Doing Business in Mexico; Mexico Business Culture and What is the Culture of Mexico?
Doing Business in Mexico; Mexican Business Culture and What is the Culture of Mexico? [4-mins read] All this in one article? Well, it's a start. Of course, you can't sum up everything about doing business in Mexico and what is the culture of Mexico in one article....
Managing Diversity in the Workplace
Cultural Awareness Training, Cultural Competency Training, and Managing Diversity in the Workplace; What's the Take-Away? [4-mins read] I think you'll agree with me that when you work internationally, culture plays a role and that different cultures can cause...
French Business Culture & Doing Business in France
French Business Culture, Doing Business in France, and Facts About France's Culture [4-mins read] This article will give you an insight into the values, attitudes, and culture of the French, especially when doing business in France. I will also discuss the typical...
German Business Culture and Doing Business in Germany
German Business Culture & Doing Business in Germany Dissected [4-mins read] In this article, I am dissecting German business culture and will give you some practical advice on doing business in Germany in a business context. Doing Business in Germany, What Will...
Do We Kiss Bow Or Shake Hands? And What About Sneezing?
Do We Kiss Bow Or Shake Hands? [4-mins read] How do we deal with the cultural ritual of greetings? The book "Kiss Bow or Shake Hands" attempts to answer that obvious questions with that obvious ritual of meetings and greetings going on within an international context....
Good Luck Charms Around the World
Good Luck Charms Around the World Good luck, bad luck, it all happens to us once in a while. For some that doesn't go far enough so they add a so-called Good Luck Charm in order to... well, get more luck I guess. Now here comes the interesting thing: You know that I...
