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#cooperatewithPoland #heartofEurope Poland, located in the very center of the continent, undeniably constitutes the heart of Europe. Its strategic geographical position makes it a crucial intersection point for communication and trade routes. Bordering almost all countries of Central Europe, Poland becomes a natural meeting place for diverse cultures, traditions, and influences. The significance of Poland as the heart of Europe is multifaceted. Historically, Poland played a pivotal role in the European integration process, and its cultural heritage contributes to the shared identity of the continent. Additionally, Poland's economic strength positions it as a vital decision-making center for the Central and Eastern European region. The cultural diversity of Poland, a result of its centuries-old history, is a significant element of the European mosaic. Poland is where influences from Western and Eastern European cultures intertwine, giving it a unique character. In a contemporary context, Poland actively participates in political and economic processes on the continent. Its growing role in the European Union and engagement in European affairs testify to its central importance for the common future of Europe. Poland is not only a geographical heart but also embodies the spirit and dynamics of European coexistence.

🐦⬛  Cultural differences in business ↔️ what to expect in Poland? Fear of cultural differences is normal when a company expands into a new market. However, it is worth getting to know the business culture in a given country in advance to avoid misunderstandings or disappointments. How does business culture in Poland differ from that in Scandinavian countries? 🆚 Power distance. Poland values hierarchical structures, which are quite the opposite of decentralized power and informal relationships, highly appreciated in the North. 🆚 Femininity and masculinity. Poland leans towards a masculine society, focusing on competition, which may be in opposition to the Scandinavian quality of life and cooperation, embodying a more feminine culture. 🆚 Uncertainty avoidance. Poland prefers rigid rules and is resistant to innovation; Scandinavian societies take a more flexible approach, embracing improvisation and risk-taking. Fortunately, every cultural and business difference can be understood and accepted - with the help of an experienced advisor operating in the target market, this will not be difficult! #businessdevelopment #strategi #ledelse #sales

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻  🇩🇪🤝🇲🇽 Former German President 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗳 recently attended 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗮𝘂𝗺'𝘀 presidential ceremony in #Mexico, emphasizing the importance of 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in today’s global landscape. During his visit, Wulff reaffirmed the need for stronger partnerships, stating: "𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿. 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮." He highlighted the success of #German companies operating in Mexico and the vast 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 of the Mexican market, with areas of collaboration ranging from energy to the labor market and research. As Wulff noted,  "𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗮𝘂𝗺, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻." Beyond politics and business, Wulff expressed 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 and its people: "𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗜 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆." He praised the vibrant spirit of the nation, reflected in its music and hospitality. Wulff’s visit ended on an optimistic note, particularly about future cooperation in education and research, adding: "𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿." This visit serves as a powerful reminder of the 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 between #Germany and #Mexico and the exciting opportunities for continued collaboration in building a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 for both nations. #shapingtheZeitgeistofMexico

🌟 Appreciation Post 🌟 Today I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to my amazing client - Estonia Hub for the trust in my work and smooth cooperation throughout 4 years already! (wow, time flies!). It all actually started when Raphael Fassoni reached out to me back in 2020 to do a video about Innovation Diplomacy Program. In that video we showcased e-Estonia transformation and our country's success in order to foster connections between Brazil and Estonia, and engage global actors as well as startups from Brazilian innovation ecosystems in internationalization processes. As a result, this first project laid a big foundation for the future projects. Since then I cannot even recall how many more videos about the Estonia X Brazil partnership we have created together! ⭐ I am thankful to everyone in the Estonia Hub team. Working with you has always been fun and interesting, it gave me other connections like e-Governance Academy as well, so really thanks for that! I have actually learned a lot about Estonia's success during the enormous amount of governmental and tech visits. We have also visited Helsinki several times together, and found out that Finland is also a good example for Brazil and there are tight historical and cultural connections between Estonia and Finland. Thanks again for all the amazing time spent together and here's to many more achievements and future projects! 🥂 #Gratitude #ThankYou #ClientAppreciation #Partnership #SuccessTogether

🐦⬛  Cultural differences in business ↔️ what to expect in Poland? Fear of cultural differences is normal when a company expands into a new market. However, it is worth getting to know the business culture in a given country in advance to avoid misunderstandings or disappointments. How does business culture in Poland differ from that in Scandinavian countries? 🆚 Power distance. Poland values hierarchical structures, which are quite the opposite of decentralized power and informal relationships, highly appreciated in the North. 🆚 Femininity and masculinity. Poland leans towards a masculine society, focusing on competition, which may be in opposition to the Scandinavian quality of life and cooperation, embodying a more feminine culture. 🆚 Uncertainty avoidance. Poland prefers rigid rules and is resistant to innovation; Scandinavian societies take a more flexible approach, embracing improvisation and risk-taking. Fortunately, every cultural and business difference can be understood and accepted - with the help of an experienced advisor operating in the target market, this will not be difficult! #businessdevelopment #strategi #ledelse #sales

Embracing the Golden Age: Lithuania's Remarkable Transformation I am delighted to share insights from a captivating article shedding light on Lithuania's awe-inspiring journey from the Soviet struggle to the European success story. Here are the highlights: Lithuania's evolution into a thriving nation is hailed as a "golden age" by its citizens, marking a remarkable shift from its Soviet past. Boasting a GDP at 90% of the European average, Lithuania's economic growth is fueled by innovation, democracy, and strategic positioning between East and West. World-class tech companies like Vinted, Nordsec Ltd, and Brolis Semiconductors showcase Lithuania's prowess in the global market. Despite challenges, including geopolitical tensions, Lithuania's commitment to liberal values and nation-building ensures a bright future. Let's celebrate Lithuania's success and draw inspiration from its journey of resilience and prosperity!

My Affection for Sweden and Its Promise for Southeast Asia Today, I want to express my admiration for a country that holds a special place in my heart: Sweden. This remarkable nation is synonymous with innovation, vision, and the advancement of human rights on a global scale. Swedish companies often stand out for their commitment to employee rights and strong values, making them exemplary models in today’s business landscape. Having lived in Southeast Asia for over 15 years, I've come to realize the potential for meaningful exchanges between Sweden and countries in this region. My aspiration is to foster a partnership in neuroscience between Sweden and Malaysia. While Singapore already enjoys a close relationship with Sweden, I believe there is immense potential for further collaboration. My visit to Öland, a stunning island where natural beauty and rich history intertwine, was a source of great inspiration. It was there that I pondered how best to utilize my own knowledge and experiences. My son, who plans to return to Malaysia after completing his university education, has expressed a desire to contribute his skills and knowledge there. This conversation made me realize how many incredible individuals, regardless of age, can share their wealth of understanding and experience with Southeast Asia. Sweden stands out not only for its technological innovations but also for its exceptional leadership. Imagine the possibilities when two culturally rich regions come together to share resources and expertise. In a world that grows smaller with each passing day, such international collaborations seem not only possible but necessary. The intertwining of Swedish values with Southeast Asian potential could lead to incredible advancements in multiple fields, bridging continents and cultures in a quest for shared progress and understanding. #axiscommunication #scania #volvo #epiroc #atlascopco #sandvik #ktmb #usm #southeastasia #sweden #ud #fba #ikea #businesssweden #ericsson #wallenberg

The relationship between two titan nations, Japan and Germany, has reshaped each country's socio-economic and technological landscapes over the years, opening doors for greater global opportunities and collaborations. As Hidenao Yanagi, Japan’s ambassador to Germany, notes, “The collaboration between Japan and Germany, which share similarities in industrial structure and advanced technological capabilities, is particularly important.” In this special report published on The Japan Times, we explore how these shared similarities drive economic growth and powerful alliances between countries. Get insights from key figures like Hidenao Yanagi and Setsuko Kawahara, Consul-General in Duesseldorf. Discover pivotal partnerships from JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization , Japanese-German Center Berlin | JDZB, Japan Club Düsseldorf, Tourism North Rhine-Westphalia, the City of Duesseldorf’s Economic Development Office, and Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH. Learn more about influential companies like Bankhaus Metzler, Start2 Group, NSK Europe, Kienbaum, Sonoda & Kobayashi Intellectual Property Law, and EMMA Consulting. Want to see how this global partnership foster innovation for Germany and Japan? Dive into the full report: https://loom.ly/ti3SGo8 #bridgesmagazine #bridgingbusiness #germany #japan #businessgrowth #businessleadership #growthmindset

In the last couple of weeks, I had the opportunity to engage with several companies from Austria to discuss business opportunities in Brazil. Maybe not everyone is fully aware, but Brazil and Austria share strong ties. The bond between the two nations was solidified with the marriage of Archduchess Leopoldina of Habsburg to Dom Pedro I of Brazil in 1817, which helped consolidate political connections and promote stability in South America against the backdrop of various European influences. During the second half of the 19th century, many Austrians migrated to Brazil, especially following the decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with the majority making their homes in the southern region of the country. Today, Brazil stands as one of the largest overseas market for the Austrian economy, with over 60% of Austrian exports to South America destined for Brazil. In 2022, a scientific and technological cooperation agreement was signed to promote joint activities between research institutions in both countries. I’m excited about the increasing potential for business collaboration. Interested in exploring opportunities between Austria and Brazil? Let's connect! #Austria #Brazil #InternationalRelations #GlobalBusiness

Spain🇪🇸 vs. Germany🇩🇪: A Post-2008 Plot Twist Here’s something unexpected: Since 2008, Spain and Germany have delivered nearly identical economic growth. The real surprise? Since 2017, Spain has outpaced Germany by about 10 percentage points in cumulative growth. For most of the 2010s, this would’ve been unimaginable. Spain was synonymous with economic struggle, while Germany was the engine of Europe. Fast forward to today—Spain’s resilience is rewriting the playbook. What can we learn from this unexpected shift? Share your thoughts below!