Die Rückkehr nach einer Auslandsentsendung erlebt jeder auf seine ganz individuelle Weise. Ob als Entsandte(r), mitausreisende(r) Partner(in) oder Kind, jeder findet sich in seinem eigenen Tempo wieder in der Heimat zurecht. Dabei spielen neben der…
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How to communicate and collaborate effectively in foreign cultures?
The knowledge about culture and cultural dimensions is certainly an important starting point, but it is not sufficient. To be truly effective in foreign cultures, you need to develop the skills to transfer your knowledge…
Why we experience culture shock
Expatriation can be one of the most exciting periods of your life, but also one the most challenging. Have you heard of the expat curve or the stages of acculturation? Did you experience culture shock…
Sailing the Seas of Expat Life
Our choices „What makes a good sailboat captain?“, I asked my husband while we were sailing last week. „Good assessment of the circumstances and making the right choices.“ How strong is the wind? How high…
Building bridges with our stories: Silke aus Deutschland
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…
New in town? Join a club!
A great way to get your social life started in a new town in a new country is joining a club! This can be any type of club, related to sports, languages, art, literature, music,…