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 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 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 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 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 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 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
