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Stereotyping or curiosity?

Harald Kruithof

Stereotyping or curiosity?

Why can a cultural profile make us uncomfortable? A cultural profile can be an interesting way to make differences between people more visible. At the same time, the idea can also raise concerns. If w...

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

24 Aug 2026

Inclusive Leadership vs Intercultural Leadership:

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

Connecting Through Change

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

When Is Following the Rules the Fair Thing to Do?

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

What is DEI?

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

Intercultural leadership

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

From awareness to action: cultural awareness at Rijkswaterstaat

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