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...
by Jamie | Sep 25, 2016 | Events
When you encounter cultural differences, do you ask, “Is my view correct?” or “Does my view serve me?” The risk of ignoring culture is that we jeopardize our talent’s ability to deliver maximum value. Mistaken assumptions, miscommunications, and misperceived...
by Jamie | Aug 4, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
“The British are coming!” is the legendary phrase (often erroneously) attributed to Paul Revere during the American Revolution. These days, the British are actually going as they continue with plans to exit the European Union. The United Kingdom is not one...
by Jamie | Jul 7, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
It’s summertime in half the world right now, and along with loads of sunshine and lots of heat, often comes a feeling that love is in the air. At Cultural Mixology, we believe that we learn just as much from our (cultural) faux pas as we do from our successes. So we...
by Jamie | Jun 29, 2016 | Collaborations
Need help navigating the US personal financial systems? At Anglia Advisors, one of their specialties is working with foreign nationals based in the US. They help them successfully navigate the various options available to them via the US personal financial systems....
