Colourful threads are entertwined to make a beautiful shape. It represents how cultural diversity is everywhere and is worth leveraging.

Feb 27

Applying HR policies comes in different shapes and sizes

HR policies are the rules by which employer and employees play. They are the frame within which managers can make decisions about their...

Aug 24, 2023

What does a process have to do with culture?

Processes like everything are impacted by the context and circumstances that surround them.

Jun 13, 2023

Best practice isn't always what's best for you

Best practice is culturally subjective. Senior managers, CEOs and other decision makers are often told about best practice and how it is...

May 16, 2023

Could poor performance have something to do with cultural intelligence?

Performance assessments are often culturally biased.

Nov 25, 2022

The solution is curiosity

The solution is curiosity. Wellbeing, DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion), quiet quitting etc. would be resolved if everyone was curious.

Jul 27, 2022

Bringing your whole self to work

I don’t believe in bringing your whole self to work. 1) We have personality traits that are just not tolerated in the workplace As a...

Jun 28, 2022

Listen to the silence

Imagine an internal workshop which gathers representatives of the global HQ team and representatives of Asian countries. The purpose of...

Jun 7, 2022

Cultural diversity comes with risks

Denying that cultural diversity comes with risks, would be to deny the very practical realities of multicultural teams. There is no...

May 26, 2022

Don't correct my English

You may think that you are helping your colleague by correcting their English. The truth is, you are doing more damage than good, and this i

May 16, 2022

Ancient wisdom for modern multicultural teams

These four principles can be applied by managers, staff and teams to get intercultural teamwork right.

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Here is some of our thinking on the opportunities and risks that await multicultural workplaces. We also provide some advice and toolkits which may help you to navigate the complexity of intercultural work. If you are interested in finding out more please contact us.