Sue Bryant

Get your relationship off to the right start by using culturally appropriate greetings across cultures. Read our do's and don'ts!

Observing the correct drinking etiquette around the world is all part of cultural intelligence (CQ). Here’s a quick guide.

Successful negotiating across cultures requires agility and an understanding of the nuances of the culture you are dealing with.

me management, accountability and direct communication are all essentials when it comes to making a good impression in the USA.

While the two may share a common language, understanding cultural differences between the USA and Australia is essential.

Cultures sense trust in different ways. Building trust across cultures is essential for establishing successful business relationships.

Here are a few general examples of cultural influences in decision making process styles around the world.

Dealing with failure in different cultures, and learning from it, is in many cases the key to success. Have a look at a few examples.

Drawing comparisons of cultural differences between the US and India can put you in danger of making sweeping generalisations.

Communication style in China is indirect and Americans doing business with Chinese counterparts will need to learn to read between the lines.

There are inevitable cultural differences between the Brits and Aussies – many of which both sides can learn from.

A golden rule of working in a multicultural environment is never to assume that something you say has been understood, or interpreted in the way you want it to be.

Many that had implemented a diversity and inclusion strategy in better times began to focus on more immediate matters.

New Zealand may be a small market and its people relaxed and easy-going but do not make unfavourable comparisons with Australia.

Lockdown has changed lives and attitudes across all cultures. Some employees may have rethought their career, or personal goals.

If you’re working across cultures, virtual meetings can be even more complex as expectations and communication styles are different.

It’s not death, as such, which is a universal experience, but how different cultures view the end and express the grief that differs so much.

Here are 12 points to consider when working remotely in China. Cultural Intelligence is vital when working remotely.

Here are 12 points to consider when working remotely in the USA. Cultural Intelligence is vital when working remotely.

Here are 12 points to consider when working remotely in Japan. Cultural Intelligence is vital when working remotely.