A Cross-Cultural Kid (CCK) is someone who has been significantly influenced by two or more cultural environments during their developmental years.
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Training, Coaching und Mentoring von Expatriates im Rahmen einer Auslandsentsendung
Coaching im Rahmen der Auslandsentsendung In ihrem Herausgeberband „Coaching im Rahmen der Auslandsentsendung“ (erschienen 2021 im Springer-Gabler Verlag) haben Prof. Dr. Judith Eidems und Susan Hoentzsch eine große Vielfalt an Beiträgen zusammengetragen. Das Buch ist…
Our cultural roles
„Who are you? And if so, how many?“ This is the title of a well-known German philosophy book on identity by Richard David Precht and it fits perfectly for this article! As mentioned in my…
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…
Cultural Dimensions Part II
In addition to my earlier article „Six essential cultural dimensions that will change how you view the world“, I would like to write about four other important dimensions that are worth considering when crossing cultures….
Six essential cultural dimensions that will change how you view the world
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…