The Parisian office is like no other. This unknown terrain is littered with booby traps and laced with tight lipped last words. It takes a brave soul to start navigating these shores. You must arrive armed. […]
22nd March 2015adminComments Off on Diaries of an international organisation “why can’t you see you are just like everybody” else?”
“Liberté”, “Fraternité”, Egalité” – France shares high hopes with other nations through these three noble words. Indeed, certain embassies offer you the Freedom to not visit their country if you find it too onerous to […]
1st February 2015adminComments Off on DIARIES OF AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION – EPISODE 5 : TATIANA
Tatiana looks up from her desk behind the security window and catches a glimpse of me through the tiny crowded waiting area. Our eyes meet briefly and a hint of a smile flashes before she […]
Lille, France: Over the course of a few sunny October days, the Catholic University of Lille hosted the annual congress of SIETAR France. SIETAR stands for Society of Intercultural Education, Training and Research, and its […]
Wires from removed light fittings dangle. Cracked stucco walls moulder. The remains of the carpet underlay snake the stone floor and a sign that says ‘Please take a ticket’ points its arrow at nothing. But […]
When Expatriates Magazine received an invitation to attend the Diwali festivities with Infosys there was great excitement for several reasons: Firstly, Infosys is home to two regular Expatriates Magazine contributors. Secondly, it was one of […]
23rd November 2014adminComments Off on LEADING BY EAR – ACTIVE LISTENING LEADS TO SUCCESS IN THEATRE AND MANAGEMENT
Improvisational theatre may be thought of as performed by gifted professional actors, but the skills necessary to survival onstage are being taught in workshops designed to improve corporate performance. Florian Bartsch, co-director and producer of […]
By The Informant The visa request desk used to be manned by a gentleman who unapologetically smoked at you like it was the good old days when people simply got out of the way of […]
By Ronald C. Pilenzo, PhD, SPHR Some recent studies reveal that companies with global succession plans are more successful not only in the management of talent, but by the measured results of the bottom line. […]
Interview with Founder Carole Juge, By Dawn Z Bournand, Business and Life Coach, Photograph – Douglas Cabel for alike Deciding to take the entrepreneurial leap is a daring decision no matter where you are based, but […]