Participants answered the open question: ‘In which country have you been born and raised? ‘ Some may have indicated two countries, like: Germany / U.S.A The grouping of countries, apart from geographical position, is also based on the distinction between WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich & Democratic) and less-WEIRD countries, as well as on Hofstede’s […]
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Graphics of the Expats-Dutch survey on Hidden Cultural Differences
Purpose of the questionnaire is: to direct thought to issues that cross-cultural research has demonstrated significant differences between groups of cultures. Not to give answers. Just to make us seriously consider, that what is self-evident for ‘me‘ might not be for ‘you‘ too. That’s why the answers are designed with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ ‘. Participants: Expats from diverse cultural background […]
Exchange of positive observations in Dutch-Greek co-operation
We have asked employees, IT specialists, who work for Telecommunication companies in Greece and in the Netherlands and cooperate from distance the following question: ‘Can you think of something your counterparts in the Netherlands (or in Greece) are doing well? Something you would like to adopt within your company as well?’ These participants communicate daily […]
Intercultural Questionnaire..
On ‘hidden’ differences that matter to: Expats in the Netherlands and Dutch people interested in effective Intercultural Communication.
Our video: Mind the Gap
More on our workshop: Mind the Gap: Master the Hidden Dutch Culture Dutch read: Master the Hidden Cultural Differences
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Anonymous evaluations Participants are kindly asked to anonymously evaluate our approach, methods and case-studies discussed in our workshops which we always keep small (maximum 14 people). Here is the total feedback of one of our latest workshop: Find out more about our upcoming Workshop?
Mind the Gap
The intercultural workshop for both expats and Dutch natives Dutch read: Master the Hidden ‘Other’ Culture