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    Intercultural craftsmanship in the workplace
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    Working effectively and inclusively in an international context
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    Navigating complex international dynamics with intercultural competence
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Luz azul training, consulting & coaching for strengthening international cooperation, inclusive leadership and intercultural craftsmanship

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Training

Tailor-made training courses for your specific requests on intercultural effectiveness; from one-day courses to more profound blended programs. Read more..

Consulting & coaching

Consultancy about diversity management, intercultural assessments (IRC© and Feedback Profiler®) and coaching for professionals and managers. Read more..

Workshops & keynote speeches

For every congress a tailor-made speech or workshop that optimally matches your organizations’ needs on cultural communication. Read more..

Online & blended learning

Online and blended learning, for instance in a series of webinars, a SPOC (Small Private Online Course) or the blended program ‘Intercultural Effectiveness’. Read more..

Yvonne van der Pol

About Yvonne van der Pol

Yvonne van der Pol is a developmental sociologist and intercultural expert. With more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of culture and organizations, Yvonne has developed a unique specialization: intercultural craftsmanship. An empirically based, practical approach that helps professionals in international organizations successfully deal with the complexity of intercultural work.

Yvonne is driven to connect people from diverse backgrounds. Her mission is to strengthen understanding between people, both personally and at the organizational level. The goal is to collaborate more effectively and with greater ease internationally.

What clients say about Yvonne: “A committed and knowledgeable intercultural professional.”

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Why intercultural craftsmanship?

International cooperation has become indispensable for many companies and organizations. At the same time, internationalization and cultural diversity present complex challenges for both management and employees. Differences in cultural logic can lead to misunderstandings, putting the added value of diversity under pressure.

Bridging intercultural dilemmas in work processes requires knowledge and expertise: intercultural craftsmanship.

Intercultural craftsmanship means that organizations and professionals combine knowledge of cultural complexity with a practical, hands-on approach to dealing effectively with differences. This requires a deep understanding of cultural dynamics, strengthening intercultural competencies, and designing inclusive work processes.

Intercultural craftsmanship is a prerequisite for organizations operating in culturally diverse international contexts.

Reflections on Intercultural Craftsmanship

In the book Reflections on Intercultural Craftsmanship, Yvonne van der Pol offers a fresh perspective on intercultural effectiveness (Dutch edition: Bespiegelingen over Intercultureel Vakmanschap).

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Boek Bespiegelingen over intercultureel vakmanschap

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