𝗖𝗼-𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Inessa Vasylyk and Agata Kepinska, Communication Consultants at Cross Cultural Communication Center

In this podcast of the series 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 we're talking about the two countries which seemingly have nothing in common: Israel and the Czech Republic. Let's explore their similarities and differences in today's episode!

We focus on:
🔍how to build trust with the representatives of each country if you have to work together
🔍how they see leadership
🔍how to understand their approach to work-life balance

𝟬𝟭:𝟰𝟮 Introduction
𝟬𝟮:𝟮𝟱 General facts about Israel and Czechia
𝟬𝟰:𝟭𝟱 Building trust
𝟬𝟳:𝟯𝟱 Effective cooperation
𝟭𝟬:𝟮𝟰 Taking initiative
𝟭𝟱:𝟯𝟴 Leadership and Decision-making Czechia & Israel
𝟮𝟭:𝟯𝟱 Approaching work-life balance

𝗖𝗼-𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Olha Moroz, Team Lead
Kate Ohbaidze, Cross Cultural Communication Center Associate Director

Germany and Switzerland may share a border, but they offer quite a few contrasts that extend far beyond geography. We will uncover the stories and experiences that have shaped our understanding of cultural values in these countries.

We focus on:
🖇how to effectively introduce yourself
🖇how to receive feedback
🖇how not to seem passive and deal with interruptions or conflicts

𝟬𝟭:𝟮𝟲 Hello from co-hosts
𝟬𝟮:𝟭𝟱 Introductions in both countries
𝟬𝟰:𝟰𝟱 Attitudes to newcomers in Switzerland
𝟬𝟱:𝟬𝟯 3 tips on getting around in Switzerland
𝟬𝟳:𝟭𝟬 Feedback in Germany
𝟬𝟴:𝟯𝟴 “Micromanagement” or just suggestions to improve in Germany
𝟬𝟵:𝟱𝟰 The non-confrontational Swiss

𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁: Oksana Hera, Communication Consultant
𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Olha Moroz, Team Lead

Working across cultures requires a range of skills, as we need to navigate the seemingly similar attitudes to work and life.

In this episode of our ‘Same but different’ podcast series, Olha Moroz shares some of her insights on how we can best prepare to work with partners and colleagues from Germany and Austria.

We focus on:
📌 how understanding of punctuality may influence our day-to-day routine
📌 how straightforward our conversations can get
📌how essential good relationships are for fruitful cooperation.

𝟬𝟭:𝟮𝟲 Introducing the guest
𝟬𝟮:𝟱𝟱 How does communication work?
𝟬𝟱:𝟯𝟰 What does it mean to be punctual?
𝟬𝟳:𝟭𝟵 Was it really an argument?
𝟭𝟬:𝟱𝟵 What about feedback?
𝟭𝟮:𝟱𝟰 Where to find your ‘Vitamin B’?
𝟭𝟳:𝟯𝟰 What to do after all?

𝗖𝗼-𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Liubov Muntian, Lead Educator,
Ruslana Korobeinikova, Communication Consultant

In this episode, Liubov Muntian and Ruslana Korobeinikova share their results of Middle East Culture research and their experience of working with UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, as well as reveal a few tricks for the communication to go smoother.

We focus on:
🎤 how to manage the differences between your way of doing things and the one that your Emirati, Qatari and Saudi colleagues demonstrate based on their values
🎤what we should pay attention to having negotiations with teams from the Middle East
🎤 what can help you build trust and partnership with your clients from UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia

Learn about this and much more in the recent culture podcast series of #Same_but_Different

𝟬𝟬:𝟰𝟲 Introducing the speakers
𝟬𝟮:𝟮𝟴 What's the role of diversity in Middle East cultures?
𝟬𝟰:𝟭𝟳 How to build trust, show respect and establish communication in Saudi Arabia?
𝟬𝟴:𝟮𝟮 What are common misconceptions about Saudi rules and restrictions?
𝟭𝟭:𝟭𝟬 What's the influence of time on the way the work is organized?
𝟭𝟯:𝟮𝟴 How to negotiate in everyday work?
𝟭𝟲:𝟱𝟲 How to build relationships with Emirati and Qatari colleagues?
𝟭𝟵:𝟬𝟴 What about hierarchy and decision-making?
𝟮𝟬:𝟮𝟬 What to pay attention to after all?