This article was originally published on the CUBE IN platform of the van de EU, meant for SME’s in emerging markets Why should I read this document? Negotiating in a foreign country (and possibly a foreign language) is always a big challenge: what are the rules of the game? The author of the article is […]
In the second part of 2020 we facilitated an online Intercultural proces for a brand new Management Team in Ghana. In 2017, the parent company of Koudijs, the Dutch Royal De Heus, decided to develop a local production facility to meet the growing demand for animal feed products in Ghana. The factory became operational in […]
The article ‘Building trust and relationship in Kenya’ was originally published on the CUBE IN platform of the EU, meant for SME’s in emerging markets. Short introduction Trusting relationships form the prerequisite for any successful business. However, how to build trust in a foreign country is always challenging and very often a road full of […]
My article ‘Attract, retain and find employees in Kenya’ has originally been published on the CUBE IN platform of the EU, for SME’s in emerging markets. Important! The 5 most important things to know about managing employees in Kenya are the following: Bosses are expected to have a rather directive management style. Subordinates respect the superior […]
This article has originally been published on the CUBE IN platform of the EU, meant for SME’s in emerging markets. Important! The 5 most important things to know about doing business in Kenya are the following: Business is done between people and not between companies. Building up a personal relationship is key. Kenyans are, generally […]
And then, suddenly, we all have to go online. This is a training for MSOD American University.
The Hofstede Insights consultants from the Netherlands put their first careful steps towards increased institutional cooperation.
Geert Hofstede passed away
At the end of 2019: let’s look back and see some of the reviews from both trainees as well as students. See the article on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/year-2019-some-reviews-alette-vonk/
Listen to the interesting story of Bas Bredenoord, HR Director van Mars International Travel Retail: Intercultural Management via Design thinking, penetrated into the capillaries of a large corporate organisation. Look at it via the following link (from the whole conference) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em483s4uF0Q. The talk starts at 2 hours.31 minutes (2.31.00)
