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📸 Reflecting on a year of milestones and triumphs!                🌟 From strategic partnerships to groundbreaking projects, these photos capture the essence of our shared successes in 2023.        🤝 Each moment represents a step forward in our commitment to excellence and innovation in trade consultancy and internationalization.  🙏 Here's to continued growth, collaboration, and making a positive impact for our Member companies and fellow WTCs worldwide! 🚀 #YearInReview #NewBeginnings #ConnectingTheBusinessWorld #WTCTrieste

"We're now positioned to enhance our service to the European market significantly. Time zones are an immediate factor that comes to everyone's mind, enabling us to better cater to the needs of our clients in a more timely manner." Emre Yenier As VFP is expanding its footprint in the UK we're growing our team across the region. Beyond the practical advantages of bridging time zones, we believe there's immense value in introducing team members who are immersed in the local culture. With the vast diversity of 29 different countries in mainland Europe, having individuals on the ground who comprehend the subtle nuances and cultural differences is crucial. This understanding becomes a significant asset for our customers, allowing us to provide tailored solutions. For instance, being able to assure our clients that we have a presence in the UK, yet can swiftly mobilize to Paris or Brussels,  underscores our commitment to addressing specific cultural intricacies.   This expansion underscores VFP's commitment to solidifying its footprint and playing a significant role in the UK and European markets. Ask about our latest service offering to manage your investment with VFP Advisory Services. Stay tuned for more! #TeamVFP #UK #EuropeanMarket

Over the last three conferences I’ve attended, the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) has been highlighted from the stage. This is no coincidence. Companies are increasingly recognizing that CULTURE is at the heart of sustainable DEI practices, and therefore organizational success. At the most recent conference, the #DEIB2024 Conference hosted by Diversity Woman Media, Tyronne Stoudemire, Sr. Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Hyatt Corporation and author of Diversity Done Right, shared this powerful breakdown of the history of #DEI in the workplace: 🔹 Mid-60s to mid-80s: Focused on compliance, which led to polarization. 🔹 Mid-80s to mid-90s: Centered on sensitivity and awareness, resulting in tolerance. 🔹 Mid-90s onwards: Emphasized the business case, driving actionable change. 🔹 Current goal: Achieving sustainability, where CULTURE is both the outcome and the driver. In his keynote, Tyronne underscored the #IDI as a practical tool for building a sustainable, inclusive workplace culture. If your organization is curious about how the IDI can support your DEIB efforts, reach out to us today. We’d love to guide you through the framework and share how we’ve successfully integrated it into many of our clients’ roadmaps for inclusive culture building! idiassessment.com #inclusiveculture #interculturaldevelopment #DEIB

🌍 Transforming Teamwork into a Purpose-Driven Journey 🌍 In a recent speech in Hong Kong, IMPAQ CEO Mark Samuel shared insights that resonate at the core of what we do. It's about creating an environment where accountability isn’t just a buzzword, but a living, breathing part of our everyday work culture. The key is in 'agreed upon desired outcomes.' It's not just about what we achieve, but how we get there together. Yes, this means sometimes setting aside our individual methods for a collective approach. It's about service to a purpose greater than ourselves. Imagine a world where, regardless of country, religion, or race, we all count on each other. A world of peace, respect, and honor. This is the ultimate dream, and it starts with raising the bar - on ourselves, our teams, and our organizations. Let's commit to this vision. Let's build a future where our collective purpose drives us to greater heights, transcending boundaries and creating lasting impact. #Teamwork #Accountability #PurposeDriven #PictureOfSuccess bstate.com marksamuelmedia.com

Embrace Diversity: Unlock the Power of Intercultural Awareness! In a world that thrives on diversity, understanding different cultures is key to fostering meaningful connections. Dive into the Hofstede Country Comparison Tool (https://lnkd.in/dg8bqXsX) to explore cultural dimensions. It's a fascinating journey that reveals how values differ across nations. Top Tips for Intercultural Harmony: 1️⃣ Cultural Intelligence: Sharpen your Cultural Intelligence! Be curious, ask questions, and listen actively to grasp the intricacies of diverse perspectives. 2️⃣ Adaptability: Embrace flexibility. Different cultures have unique communication styles and customs – adapt to bridge the gap! 3️⃣ Respect Differences: Celebrate what makes each culture special. Respect diverse opinions, traditions, and ways of thinking. 4️⃣ Mindful Communication: Be mindful of language nuances. What might be acceptable in one culture could be misunderstood in another. Share your experiences with cultural awareness in the comments below. What cultural clashes have you encountered, and how did you navigate them?

🌍 Unlocking the Power of Cultural Awareness in International Business! 👋 Hello everyone! Today, we’re diving into a topic that is essential for anyone engaged in the global business environment: cultural awareness. As part of our INT4FURN project, we've been focusing on how developing cultural awareness can be a game-changer for international business. Why is cultural awareness so vital? It goes beyond language; it encompasses values, beliefs and norms that shape how people think and interact. Effective cultural awareness allows you to navigate differences, transforming challenges into opportunities. 🌐 💬 Cultural differences impact communication and negotiation. While some cultures prefer directness, others value nuance. Misunderstanding these styles can lead to lost opportunities. Additionally, non-verbal cues and negotiation strategies vary widely, making it essential to adapt your approach. By embracing cultural nuances, you can build stronger relationships and achieve better outcomes in your global business ventures. Thank you for joining us on this journey! Don’t forget to follow us for the latest updates and valuable insights! 📲 #INT4FURN #InternationalBusiness #CulturalAwareness #GlobalCommunication #EUBusiness

Working across borders and cultures can be difficult. A smile is universal and probably one of the best starting points to bridge any culture. But beyond that, what's the next step? In a couple of MIT sessions we've talked about the benefit of diversity. But this also comes with demands to be able to navigate differences. During a session yesterday with Prof. Blanca Herrero de Egaña Muñoz-Cobo, Ph.D. (We) she showed a tool that I think can be really useful looking into. Obviously this only gives a very general view of a country and its culture. But knowing the basics will at least give you a good starting point. Test the tool here by adding two countries:

From our experience at TWI, this culture brings:   Strength in Innovation: An interdisciplinary team can conjure solutions beyond the imagination of a single-discipline entity, fostering groundbreaking ideas Learning from Real Challenges: Interdisciplinary teams often tackle projects mirroring real-world problems, thereby promoting rapid skill expansion Enhanced Understanding: Departments learn to appreciate each other’s roles, streamlining communication and reducing conflicts Adaptability: Cross-training enhances workforce flexibility, making companies more resilient to changes Diverse Perspectives: Richer viewpoints and methodologies arise, often leading to the emergence of new disciplines that offer novel frameworks for deciphering complex issues. #innovation #technicalwriting #communication #InterdisciplinarySynergy #sunergy

Producing great minds in a society that values conformity over creativity and critical thinking can be challenging. To foster great minds, it's crucial to promote open-mindedness, diversity of thought, and freedom of expression. Encouraging individuals to question prevailing opinions, think independently, and pursue their unique ideas is essential for nurturing greatness. Emphasizing innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learning can help break away from the limitations imposed by small minds. By creating environments that reward originality and intellectual curiosity, societies can cultivate the conditions necessary for great minds to thrive despite the pressures to conform. Ultimately, celebrating diversity of perspectives and encouraging a culture of constructive debate can pave the way for the emergence of great minds in any environment.

The beautiful thing about our core values at MDP is the fact that they're bring practiced & applied by everyone. Walking in MDP in a normal business day, you won't be able to tell the difference between levels of organisation, we move together in #collaboration to go the #extramile for our #customers to provide them with world class service level and #integrity by ensuring always doing the right things in the right way which reflects our #customercentricity and defines our #agility. because we #value our customers, we always look for what's new to provide them with #innovation. #mdp #corevalues #processing #digital #financialservices #cards #banking #fintechs #marketleadership #businessdevelopment #strategicpartnerships #marketdevelopment