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Riera Intercultural Consulting
Accompanying change processes in a culturally sensitive way


Horses as co-coaches: My research adventure in equine assisted coaching
Galoppierende Pferde in der Prärie Pferde als Co-Coach: Mein Forschungsabenteuer im pferdegestütztem Coaching In einem ihrer...

madlenriera
Apr 17, 20252 min read


The new psychological challenges of agile transformation and postmodern organizations
In the discussion about agile transformations and postmodern organizations, there are positive voices that see the self-organization of...

madlenriera
Oct 16, 20243 min read


The invisible threads: recognizing and using unconscious processes
Have you ever reacted atypically in a certain situation and asked yourself how this could have happened? You may have succumbed to the...

madlenriera
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Wilfred Bion's working group and basic assumption groups
Wilfred Bion, a British psychoanalyst and psychiatrist, is known for his profound theories on group psychology and the dynamics of work...

madlenriera
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Psychological safety in teams: the culture of error plays a key role
In today's working world, which is characterized by rapid change and increasing complexity, creating a positive team climate is becoming...

madlenriera
Sep 30, 20242 min read


What is culture and what does it take for us to interact with each other in an appreciative way?
Culture is a man-made orientation system into which one is socialized. Within the national culture, there are many subcultures that also...

madlenriera
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Cultural differences in argumentation - with amusing explanations
Anyone who gives presentations, negotiations or sales talks in front of a foreign cultural audience, or simply wants to persuade people...

madlenriera
Jan 17, 20245 min read


The culture shock
I have already experienced it during the two years I spent in Australia. This was not the case during my shorter work stays in Italy and...

madlenriera
Jan 13, 20242 min read


Interesting facts about intercultural topics
Welcome to Madlen's culture blog Foreign countries, cultures, languages and an exciting togetherness. As the founder of Riera...

madlenriera
Jan 13, 20241 min read


Common no-gos in intercultural communication
In intercultural contact, English is often used as the preferred language to enable cross-cultural communication. Nevertheless, the use...

madlenriera
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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