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Does AI help or hinder when cultures meet? Real strategies with Cyrill Striedner

19 March 2026, 19.00-20.00 CET on Zoom

AI is transforming how we work, but cultural nuance doesn't come in a prompt. Where do we go from here?

Whether you're collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds or in multicultural teams, intercultural competence matters. In this Roundtable with Innovation Expert Cyrill Striedner, we'll unpack real scenarios and leave with strategies on using AI without losing what gives you your human edge.

Clarity then action, or action then clarity? Knowing this will change the way you work

28 May 2026, 19.00-20.00 CET on Zoom

Some cultures need clarity before moving. Others gain clarity by moving. How can you know what you're dealing with?

It sounds minor, but this hidden difference causes major friction: Meetings that go nowhere. Projects that stall. Frustration on both sides. In our Roundtable, we'll explore this key cultural difference, spot your blocking points, and leave with a better understanding so you can bridge the gap and collaborate more effectively.

How can you feel safe when cultural differences push you to your limits?

8 September 2026, 19.00-20.00 CET on Zoom

Unfamiliar approaches, misunderstandings, unexpected reactions... Working across cultures can be very disorienting.

How do you feel safe while navigating the unknown? In this Roundtable, we'll share our experiences and explore what safety really means in multicultural settings. You'll leave with practical tools to help you stay grounded and focused, instead of confused and stressed.

Talking vs. listening: The cultural gap no one is talking about

5 November 2026, 19.00-20.00 CET on Zoom

You think you're listening. They think you're not talking. Is silence golden or awkward? Is speaking up confident or rude?

Some cultures talk a lot, while others mainly listen. Differences around listening and speaking create invisible friction in almost every interaction. How do we perceive each other when our expectations clash? In this Roundtable we'll discuss these tricky dynamics and learn to manage this gap with clarity and confidence.

A Snapshot of our Previous Roundtable Topics

Mixed Messages: When "Yes" Means "No"

Do your colleagues agree, or is there a hidden message behind their words?

Task vs Relationship-Oriented Cultures

Understand how to leverage this crucial difference and why it matters.

Art of Building Trust Across Cultures

Trust is the glue of life. Building it takes time, losing it can happen in seconds.

Against the Clock: Time Management

Know how attitudes toward time vary across cultures for better collaboration.