I'm Frank Garten, specialist in intercultural cooperation

Public speaking and interactive workshops on working with other cultures

Concrete, practical guidance for improved communication.
Short and focused workshops of 1-2 days.
Consultant with rich, global business experience.

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The books I wrote about culture

During the last few years, I have collected insights, experiences and practical tips in a few books. The International Manager is published worldwide since August 2015

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An energetic, fun and thought-provoking Keynote on ‘Diversity’, ‘Cross-Cultural Effectiveness” or “Global Leadership”. Book Frank Garten!

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"This cultural awareness training contributes to the productivity of teams and companies. I can truly recommend Frank as a great speaker about optimization of intercultural communication and understanding. … "Mahrou Kharazi Product Manager at Philips Healthcare
"I had the privilege in being a recent participant in a workshop presented and facilitated by Frank. From the start, Frank created an atmosphere of engagement which allowed and encouraged each diverse participant to maximise their… "Michael Kruger Borealis
"In his presentation Frank combines D&I acumen with extensive global business and leadership experience. He challenges the audience with unique points of view that inspire to action… "Maricel Perez Lovisolo Vice President Global Learning and Talent Development at Jacobs

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Business Culture of South Korea

South Korea is a country in North-East Asia, bordering China in the South and West, North Korea in the North, Japan in the East and …

Cross-Cultural Effectiveness and Diversity

International communication is a daily reality for every professional these days. Doing business overseas is the default for most, and even if your business is …

The Finnish mindset of ‘Sisu’

In an earlier blog, I spoke about the business culture of Finland, this fascinating country in Northern Europe. Several of the traits of the Finns …