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Why good meetings don't always lead to better decisions

Harald Kruithof

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

When Does Disagreement Make a Team Stronger?

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

Is Showing Emotion at Work Professional?

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

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

Whose Interests Come First?

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

When Is It Safe Enough to Move Forward?

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

What Does Good Leadership Look Like?

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

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

Why intercultural collaboration doesn’t happen automatically

Harald Kruithof

Why intercultural collaboration doesn’t happen automatically

Why collaboration in international teams is not as straightforward as it seems You have a team of capable, motivated professionals. Everyone is working toward shared goals, deadlines are met, and on p...

Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Communication Psychological Safety Team Dynamics

6 Feb 2025 Intercultural collaboration

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