Harald Kruithof Stereotyping or curiosity? 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 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 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 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 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 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
