Working with New Zealanders
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Did you enjoy the episode? If yes, please consider buying me a virtual cup of coffee βοΈ Click here: π Full episode transcript and details: In this episode of Working With Us, Iβm joined by Shireen Chua, a cultural alchemist with expertise in intercultural leadership and inclusion. Together, we dive into the unique aspects of New Zealand culture, what it means to work with Kiwis, the influence of MΔori heritage, and how the country's diversity shapes its workplaces. Shireen shares fascinating insights into the balance between MΔori collectivism and Anglo-Saxon individualism,...
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Working Across Cultures: Adapting to New Environments with Kristina Roppelt
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Did you enjoy the episode? If yes, please consider buying me a virtual cup of coffee βοΈ Click here: βΊ Support the podcast on Patreon: β https://www.patreon.com/paularnesen You will get a guide for every episode and can watch the entire interview without any ads! π Full episode transcript and details: In this in-between episode of Working With Us, Iβm joined by Kristina Roppelt, an expert in intercultural communication and cross-cultural business training. Kristina has visited 63 countries and lived in places like South Korea, the USA, and Denmark, gaining deep insights...
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Working with Brazilians
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Did you enjoy the episode? If yes, please consider buying me a virtual cup of coffee βοΈ Click here: βΊ Support the podcast on Patreon: β https://www.patreon.com/paularnesen You will get a guide for every episode and can watch the entire interview without any ads! π Full episode transcript and details: Episode 9 of the Working With Us Podcast explores Brazilian work culture with Andrea Fleischfresser. With extensive HR and coaching experience in Brazil, Italy, and the US, Andrea reveals Brazilian workplaces' relational dynamics, creative 'jeitinho brasileiro', and a unique...
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Working with the Swedish
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Episode Description Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Working With Us podcast! This time, we're heading to Sweden with intercultural expert Christina Rundcrantz. We'll delve into the fascinating world of Swedish work culture, discussing everything from the balanced concept of 'Lagom' to the influence of the Law of Jante. Whether you're eyeing business ventures in Sweden or are just intrigued by its unique work environment, this episode is a must-listen. So, join us as we navigate through the world's diverse work cultures. π About the Guest Today's guest is Christina...
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Working With Taiwanese
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Episode Description Welcome to another compelling episode of the Working With Us podcast. Today, we journey to Taiwan with global HR solutions consultant and intercultural trainer Sunny Foehr-Huang. Together, we'll unravel the intricacies of Taiwanese work culture, exploring everything from the vital concept of 'Guanxi' to the enduring influence of Confucian values. Whether you're considering business opportunities in Taiwan or are simply fascinated by its unique work environment, this episode promises to be an eye-opener. Join us as we continue our voyage through the world's diverse work...
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Working with the Danish
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Episode description Welcome to the sixth episode of the Working With Us podcast. Join me and Danish culture expert Annette Dahl as we delve into the realities of working with the Danish. In this enlightening conversation, we explore Denmark's unique work environment, from its emphasis on work-life balance to the concept of "hygge" in the workplace. Whether you're planning a business venture in Denmark or simply intrigued by its professional culture, tune in as we unravel the nuances of the Danish work-life. Dive in with us as we continue our global expedition through the world's diverse work...
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Working with the Dutch
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Episode description Welcome to the fifth episode of the Working With Us podcast. Join host Paul Arnesen and Dutch culture expert Coco Hofs as we delve into the realities of working with the Dutch. In this engaging dialogue, we unpack the Netherlands' unique professional landscape, exploring its direct communication style and balanced work-life culture. Whether you're preparing for a Dutch business venture or simply curious, tune in as we decode the intricacies of the Dutch workspace. Dive in with us as we journey through the globe's diverse work cultures. About the Guest Coco is Dutch...
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Working with Japanese
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Episode description What is the first thing that comes to mind when discussing Japanese work culture? It is respect, hard work, lifetime employment, and technology savvy for me. Every book I have read about cross-cultural communication and management has had a chapter on Japan. In my conversation with native Japanese Natsuyo Lipschutz, she explains the Japanese culture and how it is to work or manage someone from Japan. It is a fascinating conversation about one of the most exciting cultures to study workplace dynamics. About the guest Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz is a cultural diversity and...
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Working with Germans
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Episode description What do Mercedes, BMW and Audi all have in common? First, they are considered solid cars, but second, they are all German. Are this German quality and engineering prowess true to a German in the workplace? βIn this episode about working with Germans, I spoke to the CEO of Crossculture Academy and native German, Steffen Henkel, about the work culture among Germans. He gave me some precious insights about how the German workplace mentality brings forward the value of having someone from Germany on your team. About the guest Steffen Henkel is an intercultural coach,...
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Working with Italians
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Episode description What is the first thing that comes to mind when discussing Italy? Amazing food, art, culture, fast cars, the pope, Romans, and so much more. Italy is a country with an impressive history, and this has made its people very unique. You might know some second-generation Italians, but do you know the real native Italian? In this podcast episode, I speak with native Italian intercultural trainer and consultant Maura di Mauro about working with Italians. We dive deeper into the Italian culture and mentality and what makes hiring, working with or having Italians in your remote...
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What do Mercedes, BMW and Audi all have in common? First, they are considered solid cars, but second, they are all German. Are this German quality and engineering prowess true to a German in the workplace?
βIn this episode about working with Germans, I spoke to the CEO of Crossculture Academy and native German, Steffen Henkel, about the work culture among Germans. He gave me some precious insights about how the German workplace mentality brings forward the value of having someone from Germany on your team.
About the guest
Steffen Henkel is an intercultural coach, facilitator and entrepreneur with strong expertise and experience working with companies worldwide, especially from the US. He is a native German and lives in Germany as we speak. He is the CEO of Crossculture Academy. Their impressive client list includes companies such as Audi, Recaro Carl Zeiss, Robert Bosch, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline and many more.
Steffens professional experience includes:
Project Manager at the Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations, responsible for the intercultural management and training program Management of a global pool of trainers, including the development of a tool for high-quality trainer selection
Founder and Managing Partner of compass international gmbh. relocation, training, consulting (2002 β 2009)
Founder and Managing Partner of change.project gmbh; Development of the intercultural online portal www.crossculture-academy.com
COO of Globiana, Inc. and Global Mobility Online Platform to support international assignees and their family members
Researcher at the Bavarian Research Cooperation FORAREA on "Risks and opportunities of intercultural business collaborations of German SMEs in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia"
Long-standing board member of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research SIETAR Germany e. V.
Lecturer at various universities, e. g. Heilbronn University of applied sciences and the European Business School, Wiesbaden, Germany
Research visits and study tours in the Middle East and Southeast Asia In 2005, member of the Round Table of Stiftung Warentest Test for intercultural training providers, Berlin, Germany β
If you want to connect with Steffen and read more about his work and company, please look him up on LinkedIn or visit his website crossculture-academy.com
π Full episode transcript and details
The working with us podcast is a podcast by global business strategist Paul Arnesen, created to learn and educate professionals, businesses and others about how it is to work with people from different nationalities.
As the world has become ever more globalised in the last decades, and the previous few years with the rise in remote work, the knowledge and understanding of how to work more efficiently in global teams is more critical than ever.
Established companies need to re-educate themselves as they welcome a new generation with a global mindset, and there are new start-up companies with global dominance as their goal. An often forgotten aspect of international expansion is knowledge and experience working with someone different from their work culture.
By listening to the Working With Us podcast interviews, we hope to give you an easy and digestible way of learning about other cultures' work habits and cultural quirks.
In addition, we hope you use it for your knowledge and to educate your global teams.
Have a great listen!
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