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Why good meetings don't always lead to better decisions

Most organisations spend considerable time discussing problems. Teams meet to resolve disagreements, managers bring people together to improve collaboration, and workshops are organised to address rec...

Culture Change Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Communication Intercultural Leadership Organizational Culture Psychological Safety Team Dynamics

19 Oct 2026 Organisational culture

Harald Kruithof

When Does Disagreement Make a Team Stronger?

Imagine a team discussing an important proposal. The discussion is going well until one colleague openly challenges the idea. They question some of the assumptions, point out possible weaknesses and s...

Diversity & Inclusion Inclusive Leadership Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership International Teams Organizational Culture Psychological Safety Trust Building

10 Sept 2026 Cultural Profiler

Harald Kruithof

Is Showing Emotion at Work Professional?

Imagine two colleagues sitting in a meeting discussing a difficult problem. One of them reacts visibly. Their voice becomes more animated, they express frustration about what has happened and they mak...

Communication Styles Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership International Teams Organizational Culture Psychological Safety Team Dynamics

6 Aug 2026 Cultural Profiler

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

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

Harald Kruithof

Whose Interests Come First?

Imagine that someone in your team is offered an opportunity that would be very valuable for their own development. It could mean taking on an interesting project, attending an international programme ...

Inclusive Leadership Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership Organizational Culture Psychological Safety Trust Building

28 May 2026 Cultural Profiler

Harald Kruithof

When Is It Safe Enough to Move Forward?

Imagine that your team has identified a promising new approach. It could improve the way you work, save time or open up a new opportunity. You have enough information to see the potential, but you do ...

Cultural Differences Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership International Teams Organizational Culture Psychological Safety Trust Building

14 May 2026 Cultural Profiler

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 Intercultural collaboration

Harald Kruithof

When Does a Professional Relationship Become a Good Relationship?

Imagine meeting a new business partner for the first time. You exchange greetings and sit down for the meeting. One person opens the laptop and goes straight to the agenda. There is a lot to discuss, ...

Communication Styles Cultural Awareness Cultural Differences Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Communication International Teams Organizational Culture Trust Building

30 Apr 2026 Cultural Profiler

Harald Kruithof

Why DEI strengthens organisations

Why DEI directly impacts performance In many organisations, DEI is still treated as an initiative—something additional, often driven by good intentions. In reality, it is something far more fundamenta...

Diversity & Inclusion Organizational Culture Team Dynamics

23 Apr 2026 Organisational culture

Harald Kruithof

What Does Good Leadership Look Like?

Imagine a manager who starts a meeting by asking everyone for their opinion. The manager openly shares their own thinking, invites people to challenge assumptions and makes it clear that disagreement ...

Cultural Dimensions Inclusive Leadership Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Leadership International Teams Organizational Culture Psychological Safety

9 Apr 2026 Cultural Profiler

Harald Kruithof

What Does Being On Time Mean?

Imagine that you have an important meeting at ten o'clock. You leave in good time because you have every intention of arriving on time. On the way, however, you meet a colleague or business contact yo...

Cultural Awareness Cultural Dimensions Cultural Profiler Intercultural Communication Organizational Culture

26 Mar 2026 Cultural Profiler

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