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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Do you have what it takes to successfully work with people from other cultures? Fill in this short questionnaire, and test your practical cross-cultural insights!

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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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"During the workshop Frank has a very open ear and clear response to questions that arise from participants’ daily working environment. … "Domien Draaijer Manager Quality and Business Partnership at NXP Semiconductors
"Dck Huitink, Omron… "Dick Huitink Manager Accounting Operations Center at Omron
"The sessions are confronting, with very good support as well: an ideal combination… "Rogier van Welsenes Senior Account Manager at TMC

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When you ask a question, and the answer never comes

“It’s really frustrating for me. I send a mail with a clear question, and they do not even respond. It’s like they forget it.” “What …

The Collaboration Game

In a recent Ashridge program, I used for the first time ‘the Collaboration Game©’, a business simulation for 6-50 people developed in the UK and …

Decide how to make decisions!

I said it before: “I love the US”. I realize this each time I’m here. This blog is written from Austin (Texas), where I work …