by Jamie | May 7, 2017 | Quizzes
Every year on June 14th, the US celebrates Flag Day. While we are usually all about mixology, we’re going to switch gears to vexillology. Vexillology is the study of flags. Flags are important symbols of nations. For example, they can represent a country’s...
by Jamie | Apr 29, 2017 | Quizzes
Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism. It marks the culmination of the Ten Days of Repentance, which begin with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The holiday falls on the 10th day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which usually occurs in September or October. On...
by Jamie | Apr 13, 2017 | Events
We live and work across cultures on a daily basis, but what IS culture? If you are curious to learn more about the basics of cultural theory/need a refresher and how cultural theory has changed over time, this webinar is for you. The Details In this 90 minute session,...
by Jamie | Apr 6, 2017 | The Cultural Insider
Chinese millennials are a group of 400 million young adults. And they comprise a very digitally sophisticated segment of Chinese society. Yes, Millennials around the world have the reputation of being “digital natives”. But, the drivers behind mobile...
by Jamie | Mar 9, 2017 | The Cultural Insider
From thoroughness to credibility to intensity, if you’re doing business with German colleagues, we’re confident that these tips will increase your chances of a successful outcome! Tip #1: Be Thorough. German style problem-solving requires...
by Jamie | Mar 6, 2017 | Articles
According to Google, there are now 3.7 billion people online around the world today. This creates limitless opportunities for businesses to reach and engage with a new audience. This has led to many businesses focusing on international expansion, maximizing their...
by Jamie | Jan 5, 2017 | The Cultural Insider
January ushers in the traditional Western New Year and February the Chinese New Year. In 2026, Chinese New Year begins on February 17th. You’ll find the biggest observances in countries and territories including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau,...
by Jamie | Dec 1, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
It’s Holiday Time! As many people prepare to head on vacation or take time off to spend with family and friends, we thought it would be interesting to share how paid vacation days and holidays stack up in different countries: Country Paid...
by Jamie | Nov 8, 2016 | Articles
The English writer George Orwell famously said, “Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.” The existence of five generations in today’s project management workplace can bring...
by Jamie | Oct 6, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
All cultures evolve over time, some faster than others. Present-day Russian culture is a 50/50 split between “old” and “new”. This is often reflected in generational attitudes. For example, those over 35 years old tend to hold more traditional...
