East and West Germany differences: one country, two histories
East and West Germany differences: one country, two histories In the video above, we follow German history from the nineteenth century to reunification. East and West Germany differences are the part of that story that often raises a practical question: if the country has been united since 1990, why speak
German Time Management: Why Germans Plan Weeks Ahead
German time management can be confusing when you first arrive in Germany. You invite a colleague for dinner, and he suggests Wednesday in two weeks. Does he not want to see you? Quite the opposite. He has checked his calendar and made room for you. In the video above, we
Germans Say What They Think: and Sometimes Lose International Customers
German directness has many advantages. It is clear. It is efficient. It saves time. And sometimes, it is absolutely shocking. Many international people I know complain about customer service in Germany. Of course, bad service exists everywhere, and not every German communicates in the same way. But there is a
Intercultural training India: What body language says
Body language as an important communication factor In all parts of the world, body language plays an important role in communication. Intercultural training in India therefore attaches great importance to this aspect. Body language determines 2/3 of how we understand a message. Words alone are of secondary importance! But how
How to say no in Japan
“No” does not exist in Japan In Japan, it is often impolite to say “no” (いいえ, iie) directly, especially in business or social situations. Instead, the Japanese use more subtle ways to express a refusal. This is usually incomprehensible to Germans. Intercultural training in Japan naturally addresses this aspect of
Intercultural competence India – Integration of Indian professionals
Intercultural training India for the successful integration of Indian specialists in German companies The recruitment of skilled workers from India is becoming increasingly important for German companies. The IT sector, engineering and other technical professions benefit particularly from highly qualified Indian workers. However, for this integration to be successful, companies
Intercultural competence China: Young and old generation
Generational change in China – an increasingly important aspect of business This topic is an essential part of intercultural training in China, because hardly any other country is changing as quickly as the “Middle Kingdom”. China is a country of contrasts, especially when it comes to generational change. In the
Intercultural competence Canada: A guide for specialists and managers
Intercultural training Canada: the key to business success Intercultural training Canada is important to avoid misunderstandings, promote effective communication and build successful business relationships in a culturally diverse and collaborative environment. Canada: A land of diversity Canada is known for its cultural diversity and tolerance. The country is a
Great power China – on the road to conflict?
Intercultural training in China should not only teach participants how to behave (the famous “dos and don’ts”), but also what makes the Chinese tick: How do they behave in which situation, what are their cultural values and what attitudes do they have towards certain topics. Cultural dimensions such as hierarchical
Intercultural training Russia – Resistance
Intercultural training in Russia is no longer in high demand. Once one of our bestsellers, economic relations have weakened considerably since the annexation of Crimea and the associated sanctions. Nevertheless, we continue to run such training courses, just less frequently. The last training was a prime example of a good