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Eye contact, although seemingly a simple element of non-verbal communication, is in fact a complex phenomenon that can differ significantly between cultures. In today’s globalized world, understanding these differences becomes crucial both in business and everyday life. Let’s take a closer look at how different cultures perceive and use eye contact. Eye Contact in Western […]
Organizational culture is the foundation of every enterprise’s operation, influencing how employees perceive time, perform tasks, and build relationships. One of the key aspects of organizational culture is the approach to time, which anthropologist Edward T. Hall divided into two main types: monochronic and polychronic cultures. Understanding these concepts is essential for effective management in […]
In today’s globalized business world, understanding cultural differences is a key element of effective international communication. One of the most influential theoretical models in this area is the concept of high-context and low-context cultures, developed by American anthropologist Edward T. Hall in the 1970s. This model offers a valuable tool for analyzing and interpreting communication […]
Long-term vs. short-term orientation, one of the six cultural dimensions defined by Geert Hofstede, has a significant impact on organizational behavior, business strategies, and social development. This fascinating cultural aspect reflects how different societies perceive time and plan for the future, with deep implications for international business and cross-cultural management. Introduction The concept of long-term […]
The uncertainty avoidance culture (UA) is one of the key concepts in Geert Hofstede’s cultural model, playing a significant role in analyzing cultural differences. This article provides an in-depth discussion of this concept, based on scientific research and practical examples illustrating the impact of uncertainty avoidance on social, organizational, and business behaviors. What is Uncertainty […]
The masculinity-femininity dimension, one of the six cultural dimensions defined by Geert Hofstede, has a significant impact on organizational culture and workplace behavior. Although this concept is controversial, it provides valuable insights into the values and goals dominant in various cultures and organizations. Introduction to Hofstede’s Masculinity-Femininity Dimension Geert Hofstede, a Dutch sociologist, defined the […]

Statistics

12% of employees who were mistreated said they left their job because of this
- McKinsey
Trust and commitment are forged and maintained through effective communication
- Journal of Business and Management
29% in Manufacturing roles are Black or African American employees, with lower presence in other areas.
- Driving Diversity: Unlocking the Power of Diverse Workforces for the Future of the Transportation Industry 2023.
Around 30.4% of primary school students in state-funded schools in the UK come from ethnic minority backgrounds.
- Essential Diversity In Schools Statistics In 2024, Alexander Eser.

Insights

In an individualistic culture, people who can take a central position, express their opinions and convince others of their solutions are valued. If, in addition, it is an egalitarian culture, organizationally flat, then you can and even have to boldly enter the stage, ahead of your boss, and put on a show. In hierarchical and […]
“Yes of course. I understand what you’re saying. – Great!”. But why don’t you see all the signs that you’ve just received a refusal, and everything you’re proposing simply isn’t possible? You won’t get that report until Friday, that’s for sure. Why are you pushing? You received a refusal, only given in a way that […]
You order something from a supplier, meticulously specify the requirements, ask if it will be made in accordance with the specifications, delivered on time – and you are delighted! You hear over and over that everything will of course be delivered and completed. Yes, yes and again yes. Meanwhile, in the middle of the project, […]

Quotes

Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success
- Paul J. Meyer
It’s important to make sure that we’re talking with each other in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds
- Barack Obama
Speech is a source of misunderstanding
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
As long as there is communication, everything can be solved
- Robert Trujillo

Trivia

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What determines the reliability of a psychometric test?
In a nutshell, the reliability of a psychometric test is that its results are consistent over time for a given person. If the results of the test differ after repeated tests, the test is not reliable.
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What properties should a psychometric test for business purposes include?
That which is soft requires hard measurements. That’s why, when measuring human characteristics, it’s necessary to be as rigorous as possible in order to obtain a reliable result. Thus, the vast majority of pop-psychology tests are just fun, not psychology. For a psychological test to be credible, it must be valid, reliable, standardized, normalized, and […]
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Culture shock in business
Culture shock is a concept related to the emotions we experience when interacting with another culture. This process is typically divided into several stages: honeymoon, negotiation, adjustment. The names are self-descriptive enough to understand their essence. Culture shock in business increases business risk. It’s easy to commit a faux pas, even (or maybe especially) when […]

Benefits

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Em supports the IDEA approach.
IDEA stands for inclusion, diversity, equity and access. Em helps build a culture based on these values ​​by helping people understand each other.
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Em helps build a culture of accessibility.
Em supports the idea of ​​accessibility by helping people communicate. This makes it easier to build bridges between employees.
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Em helps build a culture based on equity.
Em gives everyone a chance to be understood, and thus treated equally due to the manner of communication, talents and expectations. In this way, she helps to build a culture based on equality.
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