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Welcome! My name is Joost Thissen and here I like to share cultural columns and insights for those of us who are interested in culturally diverse and global workplaces.
‘They always ask us what we think, they never tell us what to do’
by Joost Thissen
- 14 August 2025
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CULTURAL INSIGHTS – Failure to accurately interpret multiple perspectives in multicultural environments may negatively affect perceptions of effective leadership.
‘Even when you are on time, you are still too late’
- 1 December 2024
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CULTURAL INSIGHTS – Failure to accurately interpret multiple perspectives in global organisations may negatively affect perceptions of efficiency across cultures.
‘People should be told about their mistakes, rather than dwell on what went well’
- 15 July 2024
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CULTURAL INSIGHTS – Failure to accurately interpret multiple perspectives about giving feedback may negatively affect the evaluation process and cause demotivation among team members.
‘How can you discuss solutions without fully understanding the problem’s cause?’
- 21 February 2024
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CULTURAL INSIGHTS – Failure to accurately interpret multiple perspectives may impact the perceived level of effectiveness of solving problems