How to negotiate properly in France: 10 tried-and-tested tips
Intercultural training France – Negotiating is a skill to be learned The French seem so similar to us Germans. But that only applies superficially. When it comes to conducting business negotiations, negotiating experience in the DACH region is of little help. Bluffs and emotions also play a role. But in
Intercultural competence China: 20 dos and don’ts in negotiations
Intercultural training China: How to negotiate correctly China is one of the most important economic powers in the world, and successful negotiations require intercultural understanding. Those who respect business customs can build long-term relationships. Here are 20 essential dos and don’ts for successful negotiations in China. Dos: Successful negotiation strategies
Intercultural training Ukraine – right now
A few days ago, Der Spiegel reported: Almost 150,000 children and young people in German schools. The war in Ukraine is leaving its mark. According to Tagesschau, 600,000 Ukrainians have fled to Germany. Whether they will ever be able or willing to return remains to be seen. Those who have
Food in the USA – flop or top
Generally, little attention is paid to food in intercultural training, even in intercultural training in the USA. This is a shame, as food is also part of the culture. Unfortunately, American food does not have a good reputation here. On the one hand wrongly, on the other hand you can
Intercultural training Russia – The madness has a name
Everyone is talking about war – except Putin In the early hours of 24 February 2022, the Russian army marched into neighboring Ukraine. The deployment of troops in the weeks before had been aimed at preparing an invasion after all. This time the CIA was right, but nobody really wanted
Intercultural training Great Britain – do you speak English?
Anyone traveling to England for business or pleasure cannot avoid coming into contact with the locals. And this is where the problems and misunderstandings often begin. Sure, we all speak at least enough English to communicate these days. But is this the English that the English use? Well, in a
Intercultural training Italy – more than just opera and spaghetti
Italy – a place of longing for the Teutons Italy has exerted a magical attraction on Germans for centuries. In the post-war period, people drove over the Alps in an overloaded VW Beetle, which was still something of an adventure back then. But the main thing was sun, wine and
The Power of Communication and Trust – Communication and trust are the key
Every year (except last year – thanks to Corona), one of our customers organizes a manager meeting attended by first and second level employees. This year, the meeting took place again and we had the opportunity to organize a day there for the third time. The program was a mixture
Efficient management in SMEs
Good leadership is extremely important, especially in SMEs. This is because, unlike large corporations, there is no “staff reserve” that can compensate for inefficiency with more employees. Furthermore, it is expensive and difficult to get rid of inefficient employees. What makes good leadership – the manager as a “coach“The coach
Poor interface management costs companies a lot of money
Come to an agreement yourselves! – Interface management as a fine art“Come to an agreement yourselves” is something you often hear from somewhat exasperated managers when two employees or two departments have conflicts of interest. Of course, as a manager, you take part in at least 5 Zoom calls every