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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 Intercultural collaboration

Why DEI strengthens organisations

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

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 Intercultural leadership

Intercultural collaboration in virtual teams

Harald Kruithof

Intercultural collaboration in virtual teams

Why virtual collaboration requires more than technology Virtual teams have become part of everyday work. We collaborate through calls, video meetings, and digital tools—often with colleagues across di...

Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Communication International Teams Remote Collaboration Team Dynamics

22 Jan 2026 Intercultural collaboration

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

Strengthening team dynamics through cultural awareness

Harald Kruithof

Strengthening team dynamics through cultural awareness

Context: collaboration in a growing team Eres Relocation operates in an international environment where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key. As teams grow and evolve, maintaining st...

Cultural Awareness Intercultural Collaboration Intercultural Communication Organizational Culture Team Dynamics

19 Jun 2025 Case studies

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

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