Country knowledge and building cross-border collaboration skills
It is important to be punctual in Sweden. You should never be late, as it will impact on you on a very bad way, if you will be late even once. But if turns out that you will be late, it is very important to call Swedish counterparts and explain the reason. In Sweden the … Continue reading Things to consider before running a business meeting in Sweden
In Spain, the time is… very Spanish, and it doesn’t run in a linear fashion. Spanish people tend to implement actions where many activities are expected to run at the same time, and priority will definitely be given to the more prompt needs of people. Spanish usually do not stick to the schedule, and meetings … Continue reading Essential things to know when running a business meeting in Spain
It’s a well-known fact that the British work the longest hours in Europe. They can work from 65 to 80 hours per week and even during European night hours in order to be available during the American working hours. And especially in our era of technology, many executives need to reply to emails and stay … Continue reading How to run a business meeting in United Kingdom
When it comes to business affairs, Nigerians are very punctual and pragmatic about time. However, in Nigeria, you will find many obstacles to be punctual; this list includes such hurdles as traffic jams, unexpected calls, and the heat. To be honest, in Nigeria the more important the person you are meeting is, the more you … Continue reading Timing and Running a business meeting in Nigeria
Generally speaking, Egyptians reckon that things will occur at the will of God. Therefore when in Egypt you may experience delays in some processes, as Egyptians see time as an infinite resource. That’s why it can be very frustrating for the Westerners in Egypt, especially for those who are used to get down to business … Continue reading How to manage business meetings in Egypt
The famous phrase, “time is money” says everything about American work ethic. They see time in a linear style. They have specific goals and specific tasks with specific deadlines. You will be judged by the results you provide and how much effort you put in order to avoid delays. Americans can schedule a meeting over … Continue reading How to run a business meeting in the United States of America
In South Africa everyone is expected to work hard, but the people there don’t follow the same lifestyle like in New York or London. You can be punctual for the meetings, but it is not an extremely important factor. They still have their very own “Africa time”, which means everything happens extremely slowly. Therefore a … Continue reading Business Meeting Culture in South Africa
People in China have a different notion of time management when compared with Westerners. They don’t have that urgency to get things done immediately, or let’s say, a short-term outlook on things. Therefore, you will need to exert a strong leadership attitude if you want your team to work faster. When you come for a … Continue reading How to run a Chinese business meeting
Romanians will always come to the meetings on time, and will bring their agendas as well. They are aware of the expectations of a foreigner and will do their best to live up to it. However, as they are not used to multitasking, they may experience difficulties in prioritizing, and moreover, the projects may experience … Continue reading Time management and business meetings in Romania
Today we are going to talk about how the Dutch manage their time, what to expect from them and how to run a business meeting with them. First of all, you should keep in mind that punctuality is considered to be a great value in the Netherlands, and the worst thing you can do is … Continue reading Time management and running meetings in Netherlands
