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Mastering intercultural collaboration – what tips and tools can help? Do you work in an international environment – or will you soon be welcoming new colleagues from other cultures? How can communication succeed when not everyone is on the same language level? What should you do when small talk creates closeness in one culture but seems strange in another? How can you present yourself in a way that ensures your message is understood internationally? Our compact intercultural toolkits for...

Veröffentlicht am 25. Jul 2025

New job, new city – check But lunchtime in the cafeteria? Silent. Your partner at home? Alone. Your child? Still without a place in daycare. Welcome to Germany – or maybe not? Belonging doesn't happen by itself. Integration can only succeed if both sides actively participate – the company as well as the international talent themselves. This often determines whether talents stay or are already thinking about leaving. Integration means giving them and their families the chance to gain a...

Veröffentlicht am 24. Jul 2025

Global diversity, local impact. Our motto: Good training doesn't just come from input – it comes from genuine interaction. What makes training truly effective is not just methods and models – it's the people who apply them. At ICUnet.Group , we have experts with expertise in over 75 cultures and 50 nationalities: Our international network of over 300 experienced trainers combines specialist knowledge with cultural sensitivity, pedagogical finesse, and many years of experience in dealing with...

Veröffentlicht am 24. Jul 2025

Partner support: Ensuring everyone arrives safely. International careers are often teamwork. Not only for the specialist who is sent abroad, but also for their partner and family who accompany them. And this is precisely where an often overlooked factor comes into play: The success of an assignment abroad depends largely on how well everyone involved settles into the new country. If accompanying partners cannot find prospects, if isolation, excessive demands or loss of identity arise, the...

Veröffentlicht am 23. Jul 2025

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” - Warren Bennis, American economist Leadership goes far beyond mere “management.” It is about vision, courage , and actively shaping the future —not only for oneself, but also for others. After all, leadership already starts , at the team level . It is where daily decisions are made and collaboration is practiced. Leadership is often underestimated, especially in international teams , even though this form of collaboration...

Veröffentlicht am 06. May 2025

Whether travelling on business or on a long-term assignment abroad, it is crucial to be well informed and prepared in high-risk countries. The security situation can change quickly - making it all the more important to regularly check information, keep in touch with other expats and understand the cultural framework. Here we share three practical tips with you on how you can minimise potential risks - based on our experience from numerous security briefings with international specialists and...

Veröffentlicht am 24. Apr 2025

Negotiating with empathy - a contradiction? Quite the opposite. If you want to make a difference in negotiations, you not only need good arguments, but also empathy. We experience this in many professional contexts: Relationships determine results. Listening is often more effective than speaking. Empathy creates clarity - especially in conflicts. What happens when we see negotiations not as a confrontation but as an opportunity for connection? How do conversations change when we actively...

Veröffentlicht am 24. Apr 2025

"I was prepared - but somehow everything turned out differently." One of the first thoughts Aurora Marconato has looking back on her start in Germany. A new challenge, a new country, new colleagues - everything was actually well prepared. But still: Uncertainty in social interactions. Small talk that felt strangely distant. Decisions that were made directly and quickly - without much context or subtle nuances. Back then, Aurora would have wished for: Intercultural training that not only...

Veröffentlicht am 23. Apr 2025

Are you an expat ready to call Germany home — or an HR professional integrating international talent into your team? Navigating a new culture can be challenging, but our “Welcome to Germany” micro-learning series is here to help everyone integrate smoothly, with clear expectation management right from the start! 10 minutes per module of practical, data-driven insights designed to empower expats and support effective onboarding. Our modules cover essential topics like: Social Relationships:...

Veröffentlicht am 07. Mar 2025

An Interview with our intercultural expert, Gurdatar Singh Bal India is booming! The country is currently the fifth-largest and one of the strongest economies in the world. Gurdatar Singh Bal, intercultural expert at ICUnet.Group , brings years of experience working with both German and Indian cultures. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised numerous CEOs of prominent companies. Gurdatar Singh Bal was born in 1967 in Butala, India. After completing his Bachelor's degree in...

Veröffentlicht am 24. Nov 2024