As a Belgian specialist into cultural differences, how can I explain Trump’s election? What are the key difference between my Latin culture and the American one? I am highly regarding the authorities (1), I feel quiet autonomous, but not totally (2), I hate uncertainty (3), and I have the profound conviction that I am the […]
“YES” says a paper publicized by Politico. (Tim King) Well, once again, all is a question of perspectives… From an American perspective, probably a lot of countries would be classified into that section. Let me take the example of the “respect of the law”, directly related to the news. It is true that the Belgian […]
I warn you, this article is politically incorrect. Look away! In our Western cultures corruption is a sin, morally wrong, even illegal ; it is punishable by law. Our democratic society ensures – or attempt to ensure – equal rights to each in front of a court of law, with a rule of law, based on […]
How to make an effective reporting in France or Germany? Look how – in exactly the same circumstances – Angela MERKEL and Francois HOLLANDE report the night of negotiation in Minks : “It is a hope for Ukraine, a relief for Europe and a fine example of what Germany and France are able to do […]
As a cross-cultural consultant, I am not surprised companies are struggling with the concept of change management. I understand too well that it is – again – an American concept that European companies are copying thinking “it should work here as well”. To make it simple, let’s say that the American culture think in terms […]
Here is the challenge: On my right, “liberty of speech”, is raised by the “free world”. On my left, “respect for sacred figures” is claimed by the “only good religion, Muslims”. Are we not supposed to be the ones being able to explain each other’s point of view? Each other’s mindset? Dear colleagues & peers, […]
Soon, France will dry its tears, finish mourning and life will resume in France. One will need to find out the sequences which helped lead to barbarism, understand how we got there. At the risk of having to relive a similar drama that would plunge France (of all countries?) into even greater sorrow. The line […]
Body language analysis of David Cameron David Cameron used its body language as argument. Body language is an art, and he masters it. Look at him: he looks determine, dangerous, fearless and threatening. But his words are just saying: I shall not pay……the First of December. But he will pay, surely. Because UK is used […]
