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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

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

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

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

Leading remote teams

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

From communication skills to meaningful dialogue and stronger intercultural collaboration

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

Intercultural collaboration as a foundation for sustainable integration in the energy sector

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

Intercultural leadership and trust

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

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