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Why can a cultural profile make us uncomfortable? A cultural profile can make differences between people visible, but it can also raise concerns. If we describe cultural preferences, do we not risk pu...

Cultural Awareness Cultural Differences Cultural Dimensions Cultural Profiler Diversity & Inclusion Inclusive Leadership Intercultural Collaboration International Teams

24 Aug 2026 Cultural Profiler

Harald Kruithof

Inclusive Leadership vs Intercultural Leadership:

Perhaps the real question is not which type of leadership organisations need, but which capabilities leaders need to develop. A New Leadership Model Every Few Years? Organisations are becoming increas...

Diversity & Inclusion Inclusive Leadership Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership Organizational Culture Psychological Safety

2 Jul 2026 Intercultural leadership

Harald Kruithof

Connecting Through Change

Organisations are constantly evolving. Teams change, workloads increase, and expectations shift. In this context, collaboration becomes both more important and more challenging. At Rijkswaterstaat, th...

Diversity & Inclusion Inclusive Leadership Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership Organizational Culture Psychological Safety Team Dynamics

4 Jun 2026 Case studies

Harald Kruithof

Why collaboration in international teams is often more complex than it seems

Collaboration is a priority in many organisations. Teams meet regularly, align continuously, and invest heavily in communication. Yet in international teams, something often still feels difficult. Not...

Communication Styles Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership International Teams Organizational Culture Team Dynamics

12 May 2026 Intercultural collaboration

Harald Kruithof

When “Being Clear” Means Different Things Across Cultures

“Why doesn’t he just say what he means?” It is an easy question to ask in an international team. A colleague says little during a meeting, gives a cautious answer or sends a short message without much...

Communication Styles Cultural Awareness Cultural Dimensions Cultural Profiler Intercultural Communication

7 May 2026 Cultural Profiler

Harald Kruithof

Why DEI strengthens organisations

Why DEI directly impacts performance In many organisations, DEI is still treated as an initiative—something additional, often driven by good intentions. In reality, it is something far more fundamenta...

Diversity & Inclusion Organizational Culture Team Dynamics

23 Apr 2026 Organisational culture

Harald Kruithof

Culture and personal space

Why personal space matters more than we think In international teams, people don’t just collaborate differently—they also relate to space differently. This becomes visible in small, everyday moments. ...

Communication Styles Cultural Differences Intercultural Collaboration

19 Mar 2026 Country and regional culture

Harald Kruithof

When Is Following the Rules the Fair Thing to Do?

Imagine that a colleague asks you to make an exception to an established procedure. The situation seems reasonable, and following the procedure exactly as written would create an outcome that does not...

Cultural Awareness Cultural Dimensions Cultural Profiler Inclusive Leadership Intercultural Collaboration International Teams

5 Mar 2026 Cultural Profiler

Harald Kruithof

Leading remote teams

Why collaboration across distance is more complex than it seems A manager in the Netherlands, a developer in India, and project leads in Germany and the United States. For many organisations, this is ...

Intercultural Leadership International Teams Remote Collaboration Team Dynamics

19 Feb 2026 Intercultural leadership

Harald Kruithof

When Is an Argument Convincing?

Imagine that someone introduces a new idea in a team meeting. They explain what the idea could achieve and describe the principle behind it. The argument makes sense, but one colleague is not yet conv...

Cultural Awareness Cultural Differences Cultural Dimensions Cultural Profiler Intercultural Collaboration

5 Feb 2026 Cultural Profiler

Harald Kruithof

Intercultural collaboration in virtual teams

Why virtual collaboration requires more than technology Virtual teams have become part of everyday work. We collaborate through calls, video meetings, and digital tools—often with colleagues across di...

Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Communication International Teams Remote Collaboration Team Dynamics

22 Jan 2026 Intercultural collaboration

Harald Kruithof

What is DEI?

Why DEI is more than a buzzword Diversity and Inclusion, D&I, DEI—these terms are everywhere. Many organisations invest in policies, initiatives, and programs aimed at building more inclusive workplac...

Diversity & Inclusion Inclusive Leadership Organizational Culture

27 Nov 2025 Organisational culture

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