Are you heading towards a culture crash or paving the way for a meaningful connection? It used to be that culture crashes mostly occurred when we traveled abroad but nowadays culture crashes are as likely to happen on our home turf because our cities, communities and workplaces are diversifying more and more. This can foster opportunities for cultural enrichment, but it can also lead to miscommunication and frustration. In this episode, Frauke and Marie-Christine are exploring why we are in danger of culture crashings, why we should care and most importantly, what we all can do about it.

Episode Highlights

(00:02:32) Culture Chat: Frauke and Marie-Christine welcome Michael Landers, the founder and president of Culture Crossing, Inc., a consulting company dedicated to finding innovative solutions for those working in multicultural contexts. According to Michael Landers “We are all just one step away from a culture crash – a phenomenon that occurs when someone from one culture unintentionally confuses, frustrates, or offends a person from another culture.” Michael is from Boston and grew up in 3 different countries in South America, in Bogota, Rio de Janeiro, and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. He is the author of the bestselling book Culture Crossing, the essential primer to working, living, and thriving in today’s increasingly multicultural marketplace and communities.

References

Michael Landers (2017): Culture Crossing: Discover the Key to Making Successful Connections in the New Global Era.

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