In a globalized world with global flows of finance and goods, one might think that thinking is also becoming global. But this is not so. There are significant differences in the way people from different cultures think. Not only can these differences make new things possible economically, but if the roots of this thinking are …
As a seafaring country with an extensive colonial history, Great Britain has a very large ethnic and cultural diversity. It is therefore particularly difficult to describe British culture. Nevertheless, or precisely because of this, there are some peculiarities of British culture that are important for business dealings with the British. Many Britons love personal freedom, …
In German-speaking Switzerland, a German dialect is spoken. But to assume that the German-speaking Swiss are like Germans is wrong: Switzerland is a different country with its own culture. Swiss people have a pronounced democratic understanding. They are Western European-oriented, freedom-loving citizens who set themselves apart from the US-American mentality. Diversity, tolerance and the separation …
Austrians are rather conservative people. They are very nice people who are extremely respectful to each other and to foreigners. However, for all their politeness, Austrians do not like to be seen behind the facade. However, they do not necessarily express what they really feel and mean. They like to express themselves in the passive …
Spaniards are characterized by their pronounced sociability. In business, Spaniards like to show themselves professionally. However, they also like amusing people in business. Spaniards feel comfortable when they are with friends or family. Family is very important in Spain. This does not only mean the family in the narrower sense, but also distant relatives are …
Colleagues at work are always on a first-name basis in the Netherlands. But Dutch people are also very quick to use the first form of address. However, this does not imply a special relationship of trust, but is used as a common, practical form of address, like the English “you”. So do not assume a …
Scandinavians are uncomplicated in their dealings with one another. They are reserved, modest and unobtrusive and do not like to stand out from one another. This is probably one of the reasons why it is customary in all Scandinavian countries to be on first-name terms – in business and with authorities. They respect each other, …
When dealing with French business partners, you will quickly realize that nothing works without good connections with French people. And you have to work for these connections. Surely you have wondered why French people don’t respond to your emails. The answer is: they don’t know you or don’t know you well enough and don’t feel …
Why do companies need strategies? Strategies specify sensible ways to achieve goals with which companies can be successful. So before strategies are developed, appropriate goals must first be formulated towards which strategies can be directed. Strategies are used to make decisions for certain courses of action and against other possible courses of action. In this …
The “Business Model Canvas” published by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur in 2010 is a pragmatically conceived procedure with which you can describe, document and critically question, supplement and optimize your business model. The charm of the Business Model Canvas is that the underlying principle is universally valid and can be applied to all industries …
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