Dealing with The Dutch - Workshop on Dutch Business Culture

The Netherlands has quite an international profile, but working with Dutch people and organizations may give rise to unexpected challenges. As in any country, working successfully requires a profound understanding of the local mindset and context, and the ability to connect with local colleagues, partners and clients.

Whether you are starting a new assignment, looking to expand your international career or have already worked with Dutch organizations for a longer period of time, this dedicated and interactive workshop concerning the Dutch business culture allows you to navigate the cultural landscape more smoothly.

The ‘Dealing with the Dutch' workshop gives insights into the Dutch mindset, into the key aspects and backgrounds of Dutch business culture and how these operate in day-to-day workplace dynamics, and it provides participants with practical tools to successfully develop relationships with Dutch colleagues and partners.

Participants will gain insights into:

* Working in The Netherlands

* The Dutch culture and its backgrounds

* The interaction with Dutch people in day-to-day business affairs

* Realizing a successful business / work assignment

Mrs Esther Janssen (Dutch) is managing director of Culture-Inc. and supports international companies and staff in dealing with cross-cultural management and communication challenges.

Esther provides cross-cultural training programs, workshops and organizational support to effectively manage international and local organizations, teams and staff members and to assist them to communicate effectively and work together as an international team.

Since 1990, Esther has actively promoted international trade- and investment
cooperation between governments and business, amongst others between Europe and Asia. She has started her career at the ministries of Economic and Foreign Affairs, has worked in/with many countries and has lived in Beijing and Amsterdam.