Key Takeaways

• Intercultural competence is vital for fostering a welcoming culture and promoting societal diversity.
• Embracing cultural differences offers fresh perspectives and aids in overcoming both personal and social challenges.
• A global mindset and leadership are essential for thriving collaboration and fostering sustainable relationships in the evolving world of work.
• Diversity and inclusion are increasingly important in global mobility, and embracing them is key to future success.
• Topics such as intercultural communication and diversity remain undervalued and should be prioritised in education, HR training, and personal development initiatives.

Authors:

Prof. Dr. Gundula Gwenn Hiller is a professor and expert in intercultural communication, diversity, and emotional intelligence. She teaches at the University of Applied Labour Studies in Mannheim, with extensive international experience. Her research focuses on diversity-sensitive communication and socio-emotional skills for career counsellors.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Remhof is the Managing Partner of the People Mobility Alliance and Professor of International Management at IU International University. He is a recognised expert in global mobility, expat management, and international assignments.