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Building bridges with our stories: Silke aus Deutschland

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Unsere persönlichen Geschichten zu teilen und voneinander zu lernen, ist seit Anbeginn der Menschheit der wirkungsvollste Weg zu mehr Gemeinschaft, gegenseitiger Inspiration und persönlichem Wachstum. Durch sie haben wir die Chance, neue Perspektiven zu entdecken und unseren Horizont zu erweitern. Silke erzählt, wie ihr Expat-Leben in Mexiko durch den Tod ihres Mannes ein abruptes, tragisches Ende nahm und was ihr und ihren vier Töchtern half,…

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Building bridges with our stories: Nancy from Mexico

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Nancy from Mexico shares 3 secrets that made her bicultural marriage a big love story Sharing our personal stories and learning from each other is the most powerful way to find inspiration, community and growth. Gain a fresh perspective and expand your horizon! (versión original en español más abajo) Nancy, tell us where you are from and what motivated you to emigrate to Germany. I…

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From the trainer’s toolbox: The value square model

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This model has proven to be very insightful during my intercultural trainings and I would like to share it with you. Originating from Aristotle’s virtue ethics, the model has been developed by Nicolai Hartmann/Paul Helwig and then became more popular though Friedemann Schulz von Thun, a well-known German psychologist and expert in interpersonal and intrapersonal communication. Where can it be applied? The value square model…

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From the trainer’s toolbox: The value square model

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This model has proven to be very insightful during my intercultural trainings and I would like to share it with you. Originating from Aristotle’s virtue ethics, the model has been developed by Nicolai Hartmann/Paul Helwig and then became more popular though Friedemann Schulz von Thun, a well-known German psychologist and expert in interpersonal and intrapersonal communication. Where can it be applied? The value square model…

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Six essential cultural dimensions that will change how you view the world

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Introduction In July 2019, I shared a selection of what I consider the most insightful cultural dimensions on my Instagram account. I felt that before looking deeper into a specific cross-cultural situation, it is important to learn about the main cultural differences that can be found across the globe. The so-called dimensions are exactly that, dimensions, a range, no absolute figures, no fixed point on…

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Six essential cultural dimensions that will change how you view the world

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Introduction In July 2019, I shared a selection of what I consider the most insightful cultural dimensions on my Instagram account. I felt that before looking deeper into a specific cross-cultural situation, it is important to learn about the main cultural differences that can be found across the globe. The so-called dimensions are exactly that, dimensions, a range, no absolute figures, no fixed point on…

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5 Essential Steps To Develop Your Cultural Intelligence

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Cultural intelligence (CQ) ranks among the top “10 vital skills that you need for the future of work”, according to Forbes Magazine. “The path to a shared future is build on diversity and inclusion” writes the World Economic Forum. Globalisation and migration flows are already happening and we can only solve the big issues of our times and thrive in our careers if we are…

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5 Essential Steps To Develop Your Cultural Intelligence

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Cultural intelligence (CQ) ranks among the top “10 vital skills that you need for the future of work”, according to Forbes Magazine. “The path to a shared future is build on diversity and inclusion” writes the World Economic Forum. Globalisation and migration flows are already happening and we can only solve the big issues of our times and thrive in our careers if we are…

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“Hè hè”! Impressions from my first SIETAR Europa Congress

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“Hè hè” is a hearty Dutch expression of satisfaction after a job well done or a hard day. It was explained to us by Aminata Cairo during her passionate keynote speech at the SIETAR Europa Congress and it perfectly sums up my current state. Now is the time to pause, put up our swollen congress feet, reflect on our take-aways and enjoy the feeling of…

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“Hè hè”! Impressions from my first SIETAR Europa Congress

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“Hè hè” is a hearty Dutch expression of satisfaction after a job well done or a hard day. It was explained to us by Aminata Cairo during her passionate keynote speech at the SIETAR Europa Congress and it perfectly sums up my current state. Now is the time to pause, put up our swollen congress feet, reflect on our take-aways and enjoy the feeling of…

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