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Global Skills

To thrive in today's digital economy, workers need a different mix of skills than in the past. In addition to so-called foundational skills such as literacy and numeracy, the modern worker needs a new set of global skills: collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, cultural intelligence and empathy form the must-have skill set for today and more importantly tomorrow. 

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Oops! Real-life examples of cultural faux-pas and uncomfortable situations

Ever felt embarrassed after a joke that misfired or a culturally inappropriate comment or behavior? We’ve all been there and even politicians are no exception to the rule. We all remember President Obama’s diplomatic gaffe when at a dinner for Queen Elizabeth, he proposed a toast while the British royal and national anthem was being ...
June 2021
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The benefits of cross-cultural, cultural awareness and cultural competency training

In our globalized, interconnected world, colleagues, business partners and customers hail from a diverse range of cultures. Being able to understand them is crucial, and the answer is cross-cultura...
January 2020
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Cultural Intelligence Skills: The Key to Your Organization’s Success

Companies around the world are investing significant amounts of money in building global brands and organizations. The world seems to be getting smaller with advances in transportation and technolo...
August 2019
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How to Organize Better Virtual Meetings

Good communication is key to successful teamwork regardless of whether your colleague is sat next to you or works from an office thousands of miles away. Getting your team members to actively liste...
April 2019
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What Is the ROI of Intercultural Skills?

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Why You Need to Invest Now in Intercultural Training

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8 Tips for More Effective Virtual Meetings

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7 Reasons You Should Build the Intercultural Skills of Your Organization

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5 Tips to Make Global Teams Work

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How Cross-Cultural Communication Skills Drive Workplace Success

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Why Organizations Are Failing to Develop Global Leaders 

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7 Ways HR & L&D Can Have a Positive Impact on a Merger or Acquisition

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10 Ways to Build Trust in Remote Teams

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Cultural Intelligence: The Must-have Skill for Any Modern Leader

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Remote Working: The Answer to the Dreaded Daily Commute?

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How to Fix a Broken Virtual Team

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A Psychologist’s View: How Working Abroad Makes You More Creative

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