{"id":4195,"date":"2026-08-11T13:48:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T11:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.culture-inc.com\/eng\/?page_id=4195"},"modified":"2026-08-11T13:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T11:54:23","slug":"dutch-culture-challenge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.culture-inc.com\/eng\/dutch-culture-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Dutch Culture Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\">[rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;ccc-1&#8243;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>The Dutch Culture Challenge<\/h1>\n<p><em>All you need to know about Dutch business culture, and a little more\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This fun and informative business game, leads you across everything you need to know about performing well when working with the Dutch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small with_line width_default thick_1 style_solid color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>You will learn to influence typical \u2018work-floor\u2019 situations, for instance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the Dutch desire to plan as much as possible<\/li>\n<li>the wish to reach consensus<\/li>\n<li>making mistakes and owning up<\/li>\n<li>Dutch management style and collegiality<\/li>\n<li>unwritten codes of conduct, do\u2019s and don\u2019ts<\/li>\n<li>directness and the role of transparency<\/li>\n<li>separation of work and private life explained<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u201cTHE SKY IS THE LIMIT \u2013 GROW YOUR OWN BUSINESS!<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>For whom and at what level?<\/h2>\n<p>This training game is suitable for students\/trainees, professionals and experienced entrepreneurs.<br \/>\nIdeally suited to play in-company or on campus. Your entry level will be defined in advance in collaboration with the trainers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small with_line width_default thick_1 style_solid color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_3e70bc63 height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4178 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.culture-inc.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-DUTCH-CULTURE-CHALLENGE-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><br \/>\nLevel 1<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #c71a1e;\">Enter the Campus<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">What you can expect upon arrival, student life in the Netherlands, what teachers expect of their students<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To learn how best to cooperate with your Dutch fellow students<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To obtain deeper insight in Dutch lifestyle and culture and ways of integrating into local life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4177 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.culture-inc.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-DUTCH-CULTURE-CHALLENGE-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><strong><br \/>\nLevel 2<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"color: #c71a1e;\">Team Up<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Gain a deeper understanding of the Dutch mindset<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Lay the ground work for dealing with typical intercultural misunderstandings and business failures<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Adapt your business communication style to to align with cultural preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4176 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.culture-inc.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-DUTCH-CULTURE-CHALLENGE-3png.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><br \/>\nLevel 3<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #c71a1e;\">Enter the market<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To understand the Dutch business context within the European market<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To raise awareness of Dutch business and social attitudes and styles<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">About Dutch third party actors and stakeholders, eg. traditional and social media, role of (local) government, trade organisations<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To prepare to live as an expat in the Netherlands and what to expect of life in the Netherlands for you and your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_c1e8dcb4 height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small with_line width_default thick_1 style_solid color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Created by<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lilian Kranenburg<\/strong> \u00a0\u2013 savvy China watcher and intercultural trainings expert and sinologist. Corporate communications and consultancy regarding China, Hong Kong and Great Britain. Chairperson of Guanxi, the knowledge network in the Netherlands for Dutch businesses active in China.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinamoves.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0https:\/\/www.chinamoves.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lianne Baaij<\/strong> \u2013 Profound cross-cultural trainer, eager to help establish more synergy in international teams and partnerships. Specifically go-between between Dutch and Chinese businesses, certified interpreter\/translator Mandarin and sinologist.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.china-access.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.china-access.nl\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Esther Janssen<\/strong> \u2013 Allround cross-cultural expert, speaker and senior trainer. Supporting expats in feeling at home in Holland. Bridge-builder between Dutch and international teams, businesses and governments.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/culture-inc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/culture-inc.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monique Groeneveld<\/strong> \u2013 Historian and experienced intercultural trainer, all round guide for economic and cultural exchanges, highly motivated to share her knowledge on the Dutch history and culture.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.china-inside.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.china-inside.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each of us has been active in China on behalf of Dutch government and businesses for over 25 years. We have joined forces to enrich our spectrum of skills to the benefit of our clients. Our services are directed towards western businesses that are active in China. We consult and train, guide and coach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small with_line width_default thick_1 style_solid color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@culture-inc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@culture-inc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[rev_slider_vc alias=\"ccc-1\"] The Dutch Culture Challenge All you need to know about Dutch business culture, and a little more\u2026 This fun and informative business game, leads you across everything you need to know about performing well when working with the Dutch. 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