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Read a Colleague's Culture via Hofstede

“Read a Colleague's Culture via Hofstede” is a short 25-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. Before meeting a colleague from a new culture, read his country's 6 Hofstede dimensions. It draws on Cross-Cultural Psychology. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Before meeting a colleague from a new culture, read his country's 6 Hofstede dimensions.

25 min Intermediate

Goal

Build a quick cultural map before joint work.

Steps

1

Open Hofstede Insights, pick his country + yours.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You enter with a cultural map, not blind.

Evidence base

School: Cross-Cultural Psychology

Founders: Geert Hofstede (1980)

Hofstede — Culture's Consequences: 6 standardized dimensions.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Read a Colleague's Culture via Hofstede" take?

This exercise takes about 25 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Read a Colleague's Culture via Hofstede"?

You enter with a cultural map, not blind. In the short term: Cultural misunderstandings drop ~60% over 3 meetings.

Is "Read a Colleague's Culture via Hofstede" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Cross-Cultural Psychology (Geert Hofstede (1980)). Hofstede — Culture's Consequences: 6 standardized dimensions.

Is "Read a Colleague's Culture via Hofstede" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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