Category Archives: Resources

Assessment of Aptitudes and Competences

The scientists on our team have developed a battery of measurement instruments to assess: Cultural Intelligence Emotional Intelligence General Cognitive Ability Teamwork Intelligence Cultural Values Communication Competencies Leadership competencies Test of Basic Knowledge of International Business   Each test has been validated in a large international sample and has been shown to predict or explain…

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Diversity Management & Compliance

 Types of consulting projects:   Working with people who are different from you Awareness of and respect for cultural differences Working with people of different age, gender, sexual orientation Reducing harassment, bullying, and nurturing respect in the workplace   Recent projects: Example 1. Workplace Diversity Training, 1.5 hours A basic training session on workplace diversity…

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Boosting Team Effectiveness

 Types of consulting Turning a collection of co-workers into an effective team Creating a positive team climate The science of effective team leadership and coordination The science of effective decision making in teams Turning team diversity from a challenge into an advantage   Most training programs include a complete Teamwork Aptitude Assessment. Each employee receives…

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Expatriate Management

Consulting types: Pre-departure / post-arrival training Recruitment and selection for expatriate assignments International labor law Compensation in the international context Performance appraisal Monthly adjustment evaluation, coaching Post-assignment briefing Recent projects: Example 1. Pre-departure training for an employee + family going on a 1-year overseas assignment Culture of the host country: similarities and differences with the…

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Cross-Cultural and Global Virtual Teams

Consulting types: The technical side of online collaboration (Dropbox, Google Docs, Zoom, Slack, MS, Teams, Doodle, etc.) The human side of online collaboration (dealing with time-zones, cultural differences, lack of in-person contact, challenges of working from home) Teamwork intelligence Culture, cross-cultural communication, and conflict Cultural intelligence Leveraging cultural differences and global dispersion   Most training…

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International Business Strategy

Consulting types: Global market research Complete export strategy Complete market entry strategy and local support Search for local distributors/retailers/partners   Recent projects Example 1: A full market entry strategy, the market identified by the client Competition analysis: Full list of competitors, including their products, prices, market share, marketing strategies Analysis of the client’s strength and…

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Expertise Areas and Types of Consulting

The X-Culture Consulting Group delivers high-quality solutions in the following areas:   International Business Strategy Cross-Cultural and Global Virtual Teams Expatriate Management Boosting Team Effectiveness Diversity Management and Compliance Continued Business Education for Employees Assessment of aptitudes and competences

About X-Culture Consulting

300+ local X-Culture Consulting Group experts in 74 countries Hire one expert, get the wisdom of the entire community Supported by tens of thousands of business students   Depending on your needs, we will assemble a team of world-class experts to deliver a top-quality solution to your problem. Even if only one of our experts…

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2020-2 Best Instructors

Best Instructor Selection Process A total of 157 instructors and co-instructors teaching at 132 universities in 102 countries whose students took part in the 2020-2 round of the X-Culture competition were considered for the Best Instructor Award. About 140 of those instructors did an absolutely outstanding job: their students came in well prepared; they provided...

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