Cultural Differences in Values and the Ways We Work

If you work cross-culturally, whether abroad or at home, chances are you have found yourself in a situation whereby you find yourself a little lost with the way people work and/or behave. Sometimes, this comes down to culture – i.e. differences in valu…

How Culture Impacts Company Security

On our blog we love to look at different takes on cultural differences. Understanding culture and how it impacts your business isnt just about dos and dont’s. It is SO much more and this little piece on culture and security highlights nicely how cultur…

New Management Book on How to Deal with Different Cultures

Recently, expert on global leadership, Erin Meyer, published a new book that aims to help managers lead global teams. By using an eight-scale framework, team leaders can guide their teams to a more effective method of working.

Lessons from the World Cup – Coaching your way to success

It was all over the news, on the radio, on TV all day, finally…. the World Cup has started! Football is an excellent example demonstrating how culture impacts life and business. For instance, it shows how diversity is a value-add and what a foreigner can bring to another cultural environment.

Shamed US Diplomat Takes Cultural Awareness Training

A US diplomat is shame-faced as she has come under criticism following her comments about “dirty and dark” Tamils. The diplomat in question is Vice-Consul Maureen Chao who is posted at the Chennai Consulate. After the embarrassment that her comments have caused she has now made a statement saying that she had enrolled herself on […]

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