The topic “Communication beyond (cultural) borders” seems to be one of the most interesting and controversial issues at present. Meanwhile I am thinking about dedicating a PHD-thesis to this subject due to enduring fascination and repeated “critical incidents“, leaving me reflective. Such a project typically starts with research. 15 years ago such an investigation has been done in some public
“Dubai Speed” as a allusion to the futuristic image of Dubai. Sure, that always works. Well-timed to meet the woes of the global financial crisis, the book “Dubai Speed” by Michael Schindhelm, former director of the Dubai Culture and Art Authority was published. An (almost) shellproof success on the book market – finally one enjoys reading bad news about a
I am currently taking part in a “cultural competence” training course. A field, I have been engaged in and fascinated with in a while. Especially with regard to the deployment of so called expatriates, who are often, to my mind, send insufficiently prepared to subsidiaries abroad. It is often neglected by companies that such employees are regarded there as ambassadors