Building cross-cultural trust
is building
collaboration and productivity
Birthe Ravn Greisen
With over 25 years of experience teaching and coaching teams and individuals, I’ve consistently recognized the profound impact of trust as a driver for achieving outstanding results.
Trust serves as a catalyst for collaboration and productivity, but what creates trust varies significantly across nations. While your well-intentioned actions may lead to success in your home country, the same approach could result in failure in other cultural contexts.
Successfully building trust and respectful and inclusive collaboration across cultures necessitates an understanding of cultural differences and the ability to apply that knowledge in practice. In this scenario, it is crucial to acknowledge the importance of the individual. Today’s work environments are dynamic and diversified and often represented by a wide variety of cultural thumbprints. We are not dealing with cultures; we are dealing with unique individuals.
Every person and situation is distinct, and various contexts demand different approaches. Navigating adeptly through diverse cultures and tailoring behavior calls for a comprehensive, holistic approach.
Cross-cultural adjustment should not be an end goal; instead, it should be viewed as a tool and a strategic choice made to support the attainment of both personal and professional objectives.
Sometimes culture means everything,
sometimes culture means nothing…..
I provide insights, inspiration, and tools to foster effective cross-cultural leadership and collaboration, recognizing the nuanced nature of individual differences and cultural contexts.
Vision:
“My vision is to contibute to a globally interconnected workplace, where business relations are cultivated, and leaders empower their teams to excel within diverse cultures. I am committed to building a dynamic and supportive environment that inspires each member to thrive and contribute meaningfully.”
Mission:
“I am dedicated to providing individuals and organizations with the essential tools, knowledge, and strategies for navigating diverse cultural landscapes, placing a strong emphasis on cultivating inclusive leadership, facilitating cross-cultural collaborations, and nurturing high-performance teams. The mission of RAVN cultures-across is to elevate the strength of cultural diversity to encourage mutually enriching business relationships and create a thriving work environment. This involves actively recognizing and valuing cross-cultural insights in business relations, partnerships, and other stakeholder interactions across borders.”
Contact: mail@cultures-across.dk
Birthe Ravn Greisen: Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration – Cross Cultural Trainer (from Richard Lewis Communications Ltd UK) – More than 25 years of teaching experience and team coaching (Global Economy, Cross-cultural Understanding, International Marketing) – Administration – HR – Mentor – Coach: Business College.