There are many decisions made in the cross-cultural workplace, that are seen to be grossly unfair. And they often are.
Most workplace systems and rules and regulations, are based on the historical cultures, beliefs and traditions of the people who founded the organisation. And they expect their new diverse … Continue Reading ››
When communicating, with a person from a community-based background, it is important to be at their level.
It has been the traditional way, in African cultures, to immediately get to the height or below that of other people. When entering a home, a person will sit down and … Continue Reading ››
When working in diverse groups of people, a lot of confusion can occur in the passageways.
The more community-based cultures, will always try and walk around people who are in conversation. They have grown up to believe that one never breaks the human bond between people who are … Continue Reading ››
We have thrown out a challenge to South Africans, to greet people in their own languages, so that they feel respected.
In order to make this easier, we have put together a list of common greetings, in South Africa.
I certainly hope that this helps.
Take … Continue Reading ››
Handshakes are often a foundation, in building relationships. Yet,Distant handshakein religious and cultural terms there are many differences.
If observed, relationships can be built at the first point of contact. Respect is definitely in your hands!
To shake hands, or not.
In some cultures, and religions, … Continue Reading ››
The current wave, of prejudice and racism that is sweeping through our country, will not change until you and I act to make a difference.I have put together, a series of simple steps, to change the way our people see each other.
There are many things, that we would do if we are interacting with people … Continue Reading ››
A Huge Transformational Diversity Team building experience, in Paradise!
As we sit here, in our office, at our stunning new Namibian kiaat boardroom table, we can see an aerial photo of Oranjemund on the wall.
cultural workplace, that are seen to be grossly unfair. And they often are.
get to the height or below that of other people. When entering a home, a person will sit down and … Continue Reading ›› 
the passageways.
The more community-based cultures, will always try and walk around people who are in conversation. They have grown up to believe that one never breaks the human bond between people who are … Continue Reading ›› 
We have thrown out a challenge to South Africans, to greet people in their own languages, so that they feel respected.
In order to make this easier, we have put together a list of common greetings, in South Africa.
I certainly hope that this helps.
Take … Continue Reading ›› 