Obama 2.0 continues – Change.gov – reaching out for visions
My personal vision to Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden on Change.gov. Will they listen to my outcry for a better balanced American Dream?
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )President Obama 2.0 – the ultimate proof that Web 2.0 can unite people
November 4th 2008 – A historical day
“I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didnt start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington – it began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.“
It [...]
American, Dutch and Chinese politics – different ways to manage and to get results
So many criticism towards the Chinese economopolitics, but should we put things into perspective and see how much has been done for a great deal of the Chinese? The West should stop be so condescending and must start to show more equal respect towards former 2nd world economies.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )How do Old Europeans, New Europeans, Americans and Australians balance life and work?
3,5 weeks for me was maybe slightly to long to take a vacation, but I for my honenymoon it was really great. This is something we in the Netherlands, and in other European countries, are lucky enough to be able to do. Yeah, in Holland the standard minimum is to get 25 vacation days a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Cultural differences: how do the Dutch, Americans and Ukrainians treat their clients?
I believe in the statement in Covey’s book of 7 habits: “Treat your people like you want them to treat your best clients”. This way you can get any person of any culture to understand how you want them to treat your clients. This blog tells how I see the Dutch, American and Ukrainian culture make their people treat their clients in a certain way.
I hope the blog will help managers to deal better with issues related to offshoring units in the Ukraine. At the same time I hope that Dutch politicians will see my worries for the Dutch society. Btw, the blog is long, sorry for that.
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