Harald Kruithof From communication skills to meaningful dialogue and stronger intercultural collaboration Many organisations invest heavily in culture change. New core values are introduced, teams attend workshops, and employees are encouraged to “collaborate differently.” Yet one question often remains u... Cultural Awareness Culture Change Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership Organizational Culture Psychological Safety Team Dynamics 23 Oct 2025 Case studies
Harald Kruithof Intercultural collaboration between the Netherlands and Belgium Why working with Belgian colleagues offers more than you might expect The Netherlands and Belgium share a border, a language, and strong economic ties. At first glance, collaboration seems straightfor... Communication Styles Cultural Differences Intercultural Collaboration 2 Oct 2025 Country and regional culture
Harald Kruithof Intercultural collaboration as a foundation for sustainable integration in the energy sector The energy transition is creating a growing demand for skilled professionals. At the same time, many refugees and status holders are eager to build a future and meaningful career in the Netherlands. T... Diversity & Inclusion Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership International Teams Organizational Culture Psychological Safety 4 Sept 2025 Case studies
Harald Kruithof Strengthening team dynamics through cultural awareness Context: collaboration in a growing team Eres Relocation operates in an international environment where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key. As teams grow and evolve, maintaining st... Cultural Awareness Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Communication Organizational Culture Team Dynamics 19 Jun 2025 Case studies
Harald Kruithof Intercultural leadership and trust Why trust is a leadership challenge International teams collaborate across borders, time zones, and cultures—often without ever meeting in person. Much of that collaboration takes place through short ... Cultural Differences Intercultural Leadership Psychological Safety Trust Building 15 May 2025 Intercultural leadership
Harald Kruithof Why intercultural collaboration doesn’t happen automatically Why collaboration in international teams is not as straightforward as it seems You have a team of capable, motivated professionals. Everyone is working toward shared goals, deadlines are met, and on p... Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Communication Psychological Safety Team Dynamics 6 Feb 2025 Intercultural collaboration
Harald Kruithof International recruitment Why international recruitment often falls short of expectations More and more organisations are hiring talent across borders. The reasons are clear: access to a broader talent pool, international expe... Diversity & Inclusion International Teams Organizational Culture 28 Nov 2024 Organisational culture
Harald Kruithof Creating connection in a diverse workplace Context: building an inclusive workplace IKEA is a global organisation with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. In the Netherlands, this commitment takes shape through initiatives that sup... Communication Styles Diversity & Inclusion Intercultural Collaboration International Teams 17 Sept 2024 Case studies
Harald Kruithof Rules versus context in intercultural collaboration Why “logical” differences create friction Imagine two professionals discussing a situation where a rule doesn’t quite seem to fit. One focuses on what the rule says. The other considers the intention ... Communication Styles Cultural Differences Intercultural Collaboration 12 Sept 2024 Country and regional culture
Harald Kruithof Intercultural leadership Why leading diverse teams requires a different approach Teams are becoming increasingly international. People collaborate across countries, cultures, and perspectives, bringing with them a wide range ... Inclusive Leadership Intercultural Leadership International Teams Psychological Safety Team Dynamics Trust Building 23 May 2024 Intercultural leadership
Harald Kruithof Intercultural collaboration Why these terms matter Multicultural, cross-cultural, intercultural—these terms are often used interchangeably. At first glance, they may seem similar, but in practice, the differences are significant... Cultural Differences Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Communication 14 Mar 2024 Intercultural collaboration
Harald Kruithof From awareness to action: cultural awareness at Rijkswaterstaat Context: working towards inclusive collaboration Rijkswaterstaat plays a central role in the Dutch public sector, with teams working on complex societal challenges. Within this context, diversity and ... Diversity & Inclusion Inclusive Leadership Intercultural Collaboration Team Dynamics 26 Feb 2024 Case studies
