Intercultural training in Sweden – a special approach?
During the corona crisis, Sweden took a special path – and was harshly criticized. In relative terms, COVID-19 has hit the country harder than Germany and the hoped-for “herd immunity” has not materialized. But Scandinavia’s largest country is also a special case in other respects, although much of the same
Intercultural training Italy – preparing for a divided country
The Germans have their own experiences with a divided country. The same applies to the Koreans. In both nations, the division by a border was/is obvious. Many people are less aware that “invisible borders” also run through other countries. Italy is one of them. The North – a haven of
A regular day in an American high school
Our son Peter went to an American High School in rural Ohio last year. This is what he experienced there and we think that this is a valuable information for families moving to the USA. Sure, not all schools are alike and there are many differences between the regions in
If you don’t want to, you already have – participation in intercultural training
We have conducted hundreds of seminars and workshops on intercultural topics. As a rule, interested people attend these seminars to prepare for new tasks or to improve their efficiency in dealing with foreign partners or colleagues. But unfortunately there are exceptions to this rule. Intercultural training as a constraint Unfortunately,
Vacation in Corona times – a first attempt
Last year we had a whole 4-day vacation. This year we wanted to go in spring, then Corona came along. We were slowly running on empty. So we decided to become pioneers in tourism and seize the first opportunity. Where are you allowed to go and where is it “safe”?
Efficient virtual projects nationally and internationally: 15 tips from the field
We are still reliant on virtual project work for the simple reason that we are not yet able to travel. But projects don’t stand still, so we realize that some customers who can’t physically see their international project teams are reaching their limits. We have some practical tips for them:
Digitization push – agile working
Corona has changed the world. The first people are slowly returning from their home offices. But everyone and forever? The coronavirus crisis has shown the following: Certainly not everyone will be happy working from home The cards are being reshuffled – and not just to our advantage Working from home
Efficient leadership in uncertain times of the coronavirus crisis and beyond: 10 practical tips
In times of shock, leadership skills such as crisis management and communication are more in demand than ever. Many employees are unsettled by the corona crisis because they are afraid of the possibility of losing their jobs and the associated financial uncertainties. They are wondering how they and their families
Intercultural training – “live” is back
During the lockdown, many training sessions were postponed or conducted virtually. There are quite a few program providers who were able to demonstrate the practical side of their applications during this time, such as Zoom or MS Teams. Virtual intercultural training Experience has shown that it is possible. A little
Virtual intercultural training – initial experiences
Until now, all of our intercultural training courses and seminars have taken place “live”. Thanks to Corona, we have now been able to try out a new format that we were previously rather reserved about: Virtual trainings and seminars via Skype or Zoom. Virtual intercultural training – how did it