This post is about employee satisfaction. More specifically about why it is so hard to achieve and why we continuously continue to do all the wrong things to increase employee satisfaction. My motivation to write this post comes from many of our clients, who don't...
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Managing exceptions :: The key to excellent performance
This article is about managing exceptions and why excellence in this ability makes us stand out as leaders. Many years ago, right after graduating from University I got a job with IBM as a trainee and had to learn to make advanced computer programs in "C" - a widely...
Poll: Who is the greatest threat to world peace, Trump, Putin or Kim Jong-Un?
Trump, Putin or Kim Jong-Un 3 people who gain global attention. 3 people who almost everybody have an opinion about. Before we continue we will like to hear your opinion by answering the short poll below. We will also be grateful if you will share this...
Book Dr. Finn Majlergaard as Speaker for your next Event or Masterclass
Re-energise your Team with an interactive inspirational speech or a tailored workshop To kick-off an organisational change process To re-energise a culturally diverse team To boost innovation in a culturally diverse team To facilitate feedback on organisational...
The Millennial Generation change the Cultural Patterns
The millennials are between 20 and 35 years old and they haven't lived a life without the internet. They are probably the most progressive, idealistic and tolerant generation the world has seen. Who are they and how are they going to change the world? The reason why I...
5 reasons you will never become a Leader
A lot of people want to become a leader. This article is about why you most likely will fail to become a leader. The article is also about what you can do yourself to change that situation. But you will probably find it is much harder than you anticipated.
How we manage time – a cultural dilemma on time management
How we manage time - A dilemma You are an account executive of a company that builds and delivers cement factories for clients around the world. You have been given the task to prepare a presentation for a potential new client in a public tender process. It is...
Terror attack – The Dangerous side effect of Cultures
The tragic event in Paris here in France where 12 people were killed has of course drawn headlines around the world. Apart from condemning the act and showing support to the relatives of the killed people another thing is going on, which can become potentially...
Why you should never use Hofstede to assess cultural differences
Understanding human behaviour has interested us at all times. Psychologists, philosophers, historians, artists and others have all made their contributions to describing human behaviour. Hofstede was one of the first, in the 1960'ies to look at human behaviour from a...
Focus on micro-inequities to avoid Cultural Conflicts becoming destructive
Almost all cultural conflicts start with micro-inequities that no one pay attention to. If you learn to do that you can make a huge difference to your organisation