Asia Transfer · Intercultural collaboration
Shaping intercultural collaboration with China, East and Southeast Asia
We are talking about the same project. But do we mean the same thing?
Understanding cultural differences, clearing up misunderstandings, shaping collaboration: we support international teams in companies and universities with intercultural training, individual consulting and blended learning.
International collaboration
Discover common ground. Understand differences. Shape collaboration.
The next meeting shows what a training programme has achieved.
That is why we work with situations from your everyday experience: a conversation that is going nowhere, a decision that keeps being postponed, or a new working relationship. We use these situations to develop training and consulting that continue to help your team after the session.
For lasting collaboration with China, East and Southeast Asia, tailored training and consulting help people understand different perspectives, expectations and ways of working.
Practical
Our formats are application-focused, interactive and designed for direct implementation.
Interculturally grounded
Evidence-based, tested in teaching and focused on Asia.
For companies & universities
Tailored solutions for organisations of every size and sector.
Services
From a brief introduction to deeper collaboration
Sometimes a Culture Bite is enough to bring a question into the open. Sometimes a team needs time to try new ways of working together. We design the format to suit the occasion – from an individual training session to a blended learning programme.
Intercultural Training & Workshops
Tailored training for teams and executives – interactive, grounded and consistently practical.
Learn moreBlended Learning
Digital learning combined with workshops for lasting skills development.
Learn moreConsulting
Strategic consulting for international collaboration, conflict resolution and business development.
Learn moreTalks & Keynotes
Inspiring talks, keynotes and moderation on intercultural topics and current trends in Asia.
Learn moreBites-Academy
Short, interactive sessions on questions that arise at work: Culture Bites on intercultural collaboration, Conflict Bites on handling conflict, and more.
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About Dr. Barbara Geldermann
Experience. Empathy. Expertise.
Dr. Barbara Geldermann is a sinologist, consultant and trainer with more than 30 years of experience in business, intercultural communication and collaboration with teams from China, East and Southeast Asia. Her work combines academic expertise and extensive international practical experience with a nuanced understanding of cultural and social contexts.
More about Dr. Barbara Geldermann →PhD sinologist with extensive academic and practical experience
Expert in intercultural communication and Asia competence
Understanding, clarity and practical relevance are at the heart of her work
Target groups
Who we work with
We support companies, universities and institutions in working with people from China, East and Southeast Asia – from the start of a partnership to questions that arise in everyday work.
International teams
For colleagues who coordinate decisions, share tasks and find solutions together across locations every day.
Explore →Universities & research institutions
For researchers, lecturers and administrators developing joint projects, exchanges or collaboration with partner universities.
Explore →Companies
For executives and project leaders who build business relationships or bring together teams across locations.
Explore →Institutions & organisations
For institutions that maintain international partnerships, host delegations or run joint programmes.
Explore →Latest insights
Ideas, insights and perspectives
China · Communication
“We’ll get back to you”: Why following up works differently in China
How relationships, timing and trust shape professional communication.
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Japan · Work culture
Nemawashi – Understanding work culture and decision-making in Japan
Why good decisions are often prepared long before the official meeting.
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Leadership · Feedback
Feedback – negative or positive first?
How cultural expectations shape what is perceived as respectful feedback.
Read moreTell us what you are working on.
Are you starting a new partnership or preparing to work with an unfamiliar team from Asia? Is there a question your team has been considering for a while? We listen and explore together whether and how we can help.
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