Trouble in China? As long as it makes money
When a foreign company gets in trouble in China, usually the reactions in the western world are not very China-friendly. Take the case of the British drug giant GlaxoSmithKline (aka Glaxo or GSK). When...
View ArticleWhat’s not being said….Communication in the Arab World
The Dutch are known for their outspoken way of communication. They are even called ‘blunt’ at times. What a difference with the Arab World! Let’s have a closer look at this region. The Arab world...
View ArticleCultural integration, a core value driver in M&A’s
One of the core activities of KIT-Intercultural Professionals is working in the field of international mergers & acquisition, to be more precise: post-merger integration. Many companies are in the...
View ArticleZwarte Piet
Now we’re talking – een dialoog over Zwarte Piet. Mede auteur: Arjan Verdooren, Diversiteit specialist De discussie over Zwarte Piet wordt in Nederland al een aantal weken in volle hevigheid gevoerd....
View ArticleFlexibility is key in the UAE
A recent visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE, consisting of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and 5 more Emirates) made it clear to me once more. Flexibility is key to be succesful in business in the UAE. During my...
View ArticleHow to be successful in The Netherlands…when you do not have a “birth network”.
I was born in Venezuela and before I moved to The Netherlands some 20 years ago, I lived in 8 different countries. During the first 7 years here I worked 70% of my time abroad as what I call an...
View ArticleCultuurverschillen zijn vaak in de kleinste dingen zichtbaar……neem nu ons...
Kopje koffie? Ja graag! Eerdaags beginnen weer de lessen van de Duitse studenten in Nijmegen. Gestart wordt met een kick-off- sessie, waarbij zoals in Nederland gebruikelijk, kannen koffie en thee en...
View ArticleThe benefits of training IN the market: the case of Dubai
Recently, I went to Dubai (United Arab Emirates, UAE) for a training on behalf of KIT Intercultural Professionals. A full day training for an arriving expat couple from the Netherlands to prepare for...
View ArticleFind, manage and retain talent in China’s labor market
It is surprising how little thought foreign companies give to the issue of finding and retaining talent in China. Yet one of the most challenging aspects of doing business in China is finding the right...
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