Category: Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Communication

British vs American English

17 September 2024 by Omar Boldewijn
Discover the Biggest Differences! If you are interested in language and culture, the differences between British English and American English are particularly fascinating. These two varieties of English differ in several ways, from spelling and word choice to pronunciation and grammar. In this blog British vs American English differences, we...
Intercultural Communication

The power of language and culture in international cooperation

15 August 2024 by Omar Boldewijn
In our increasingly globalised world, collaborating with international teams is no longer an exception but rather the norm. Whether you do business with partners abroad, manage an international team, or work with customers from different cultures, effective communication is crucial. Managing cultural differences in international teamwork is essential for overcoming...
Intercultural Communication

The benefits of multilingualism in business

22 July 2024 by Omar Boldewijn
Language and culture training for companies Why investing in language and culture training is key to success In an increasingly globalised world, multilingualism plays a crucial role in business. Companies that invest in language and culture training, as offered by our language training company, see significant benefits. In this blog,...
Intercultural Communication

Non-verbal communication in different cultures: A guide to effective interaction

9 July 2024 by Omar Boldewijn
Non-verbal communication across cultures Communication goes far beyond words. What we do not say can often be just as powerful, if not more powerful, than what we do say. Non-verbal communication covers a wide range of behaviours, from body language and facial expressions to gestures and tone of voice. In...
Intercultural Communication

Workshop ‘Working with the Polish’ – Agnieszka Kowalska, Protix

28 March 2024 by Andrea Kneppers
Agnieszka Kowalska is a Project Developer at Protix, where she serves as the primary liaison between diverse teams and project management, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project requirements. Originally from Poland, Agnieszka now works and lives in the Netherlands. With about 25 colleagues, she attended a “Working with the...
DEI

The Crucial Role of Effective Communication – A Whitepaper

7 December 2023 by Paul Van Zanten
In the changing world we live in, adaptability is key. This whitepaper is your guide through the evolving business landscape, highlighting essential skills for success in multicultural environments. We’ll discuss how effective communication plays a key part in international business succes. Impact of Trends: AI, Economic Shifts, and Work-Life Balance...
DEI

The Future of International Business: Webinar Recordings

30 November 2023 by Language Partners
It’s a wrap! Our webinar series on the future of international business is finished. In four episodes, we’ve delved into the changing labour market and its impact on HR trends, team diversity, and workplace cultures. We’ve explored crafting inclusive cultures where every teammember can excel. What must organisations do to...
Cultuurverschillen

The one thing that’s forgotten when recruiting internationally

28 November 2023 by Paul Van Zanten
In the dynamic landscape of today’s global workforce, the quest for top talent often goes beyond geographical borders. We recently collaborated with a multinational organisation based in the Netherlands that faced a common challenge—after expanding their talent search globally, they discovered that success in international recruitment did not guarantee a...
Intercultural Communication

12 tips to improve your intercultural communication

7 November 2023 by Language Partners
Recently we hosted a webinar called Intercultural competence is an essential skill for the future. During the webinar, three of our intercultural consultants shared an experience that stuck with them. From supporting leaders in cultivating their diverse teams, guiding expats in a new culture, to overcoming miscommunication and frustration within...
Intercultural Communication

Cultural Similarities and Differences within BBi Communication – How understanding each other benefits us all

5 September 2023 by Paul Van Zanten
Why is intercultural competence necessary? As you may know, Language Partners and BBi Communication merged at the start of this year. We are now an organisation that not only offers Intercultural competence training, ut also has offices in four countries and colleagues from many more. Because of this, we felt...

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