At their recent symposium at the Siemens Forum in Munich, the Bundesverband Mediation focused on the topic of "Conflict and Culture". A range of distinguished speakers provided
the participants with invaluable insights into the work of mediators in
organizations.
For some people, going away is not the problem — returning is. It can be very serious for companies if people who have been on foreign assignments don’t find a suitable niche at work when they return to
their home base.
It’s exciting to live in a foreign country and to experience a culture different to our own. But in truth, many people abroad suffer varying degrees of “culture shock”, and it can cause a range of psychological problems.
A Chef is not a "chef". How well do you know German-English false friends? Find out with our special test in Business Spotlight 6/2011. It goes on sale this Wednesday, but here's a sneak preview.
In cultures where it’s normal to tip, it’s embarrassing when somebody in the group doesn’t. Take our quiz and make sure you know when to tip and how much.
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