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Why high-performing international teams don't happen overnight There's more to a successful global team than just talent and technology – it takes focused relationship building . Intercultural teams bring diverse perspectives, working styles, and expectations to the table. But this diversity can only reach its full potential if we consciously work to build understanding and trust . When team members understand the cultural influences and working styles of their colleagues, collaboration...

Veröffentlicht am 25. Jul 2025

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

"72% would leave – for a more inclusive employer." That’s what the Workforce Happiness Index reveals (CNBC/SurveyMonkey, 2021). If you still see DE&I as a "nice to have," you risk losing top talent. Our whitepaper "DE&I as a Strategic Competitive Advantage" shows how companies with a truly inclusive culture not only retain employees but also measurably boost innovation and profitability. Whether it’s honest feedback, consciously inclusive meetings, or small everyday nudges, inclusion starts...

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

“I want to be an ally—but where do I start?” Many people initially associate allyship with being friendly and not discriminating against anyone. But that's not enough. It's not enough to not be part of the problem. The key is to take responsibility. That means actively supporting where passivity is not enough. Privileges are often invisible. Here are a few examples: Viewing an apartment without worrying about being rejected because of your appearance. Having a name that doesn't raise...

Veröffentlicht am 24. Jul 2025

What do I say when my gut feeling raises alarm bells during a conversation with new applicants, but I don't know exactly why? This is a classic scenario and an example of how unconscious assumptions shape our decisions – subtly, often with good intentions, but nevertheless effectively. Our e-learning courses on unconscious bias and psychological safety address precisely these issues: How can I recognize what is (unconsciously) influencing me? How can I create spaces where people feel...

Veröffentlicht am 24. Jul 2025

Arriving with heart and clarity: your local relocation team A new life in a new country rarely begins with routine. It begins with questions, uncertainty, and a search for orientation. That is why it is our mission to make international talent feel welcome in Germany from the moment they arrive. How do we achieve this? With people who are there for you. This is exactly where our relocation network comes in. With over 130 trained relocation consultants in more than 30 cities , we accompany...

Veröffentlicht am 23. 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

Mistakes are opportunities—when addressed openly. A positive mistake culture builds trust, resilience, and collective learning within your team.

Veröffentlicht am 22. Jul 2025