
The Role of Hierarchy in Decision-Making Across Cultures
By Dr Tanya Finnie | Cultural Strategist One of the most overlooked factors in global collaboration is how teams approach
By Dr Tanya Finnie | Cultural Strategist One of the most overlooked factors in global collaboration is how teams approach
By Dr Tanya Finnie | Cultural Strategist In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to navigate cultural differences isn’t just
By Dr Tanya Finnie | Cultural Strategist In today’s global workforce, giving feedback is no longer a one-size-fits-all skill. It’s
By Dr Tanya Finnie | Cultural Strategist I’ve lived and worked across several countries — from the sunburnt landscapes of
By Dr Tanya Finnie | Cultural Strategist In an increasingly globalised business world, effective leadership isn’t just about vision and
Leadership is often presented as a universal skill set: learn the right framework, apply it consistently, and you’ll succeed. But
Cross-cultural communication is a fascinating yet often frustrating aspect of working in a globalised world. Even when speaking the same
The recent proposal by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to mandate a full-time return to the office for Australian Public Service
By Dr Tanya Finnie Currently Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are a focal point for organisations worldwide, especially in
In today’s interconnected world, consumers face complex ethical dilemmas when deciding where to spend their money. One such dilemma arises
Have you ever hesitated to voice your opinion on a controversial topic, fearing that you might be the odd one
Recently two headlines from opposite sides of the Atlantic illustrate a stark contrast between the cultures and political climates of
As an expert in Cultural Leadership with decades of experience in this space and I’ve observed a recurring issue during
Omicron, masks, restrictions, and border backflips, this our new reality and it has dominated our conversations ever since Covid-19 reared
Recount of and poem based on a visit to the Children of the Bomaderry Aboriginal Children’s Home, birthplace of the
An article detailing the increase in burnout amongst Covid and it’s impact on workplace culture, as well as strategies for
Gender equality is perhaps the most topical issue of today in Australia. Unsurprisingly, the recent report from the World Economic
Blog celebrating diversity through detailing the culture and traditional customs behind the Serbian slava and how this differs to a Name Day
Reasons why the “All Lives Matter” rebuttal to the Black Lives Matter movement is racist and offensive, despite claiming not
Does Australia know what they are standing up for when using Black Lives Matter hashtag #blacklivesmatter on social media? Written
Unconscious bias is something we all bring into the workplace. These learned stereotypes are automatic and unintentional. They are part
Disturbing trends of racism, sexism, and homophobia in our news media are on the rise, with world leaders echoing these
Content Warning for Sensitive Readers. Includes graphic injury description. “Invisible disabilities” or “hidden disabilities” are disabilities that are not immediately
‘Do I really need to learn about culture to be better at my job?’ ‘Don’t you just automatically know this
Covid-19 drained the colour from India’s spring festivities. Australia’s older vulnerable people feared being trampled shopping for food. Chinese students
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I bet at some stage you faced a difficult client, testing your boundaries. You may have even had to deal
Easter is upon us! Enjoy the beautiful 4-day long weekend coming your way. Irrespective of whether you are religious or
The Christmas and New Year period has been and gone, but does this mean that all the giving should stop?
Sure IQ is important, but there are several tests that proof after a certain level of IQ (average) it is rather
7 Lessons from Recent Travels As some of you know I recently spent a month eating and drinking my way
I just returned from a month in the USA, where I attended and spoke at the CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Summit.
Increase your senses, to increase your influence February 2016 Stories are an important way to get your message across, possibly