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  1. Newsletter April 2019

    Newsletter April 2019 Without trade unions, the rights that people take for granted could ... a difference. Tekna wants to play a part in communicating the message that STEM subjects are closely connected...

    Article Apr. 25 2019

  2. Integration at Work: Simply the Best?

    ...apply … integration in Norway,intercultural communication issues,living in Norway,working in norway,workplace ... could apply to the stereotypical Norwegian communication style. People here are known for speaking plainly...

    Article Working in Norway May 12 2018

  3. Are you (at all) interested in what you do at work?

    Are you interested in what you do at work? If so, are you able to tell someone else about ... meetings and how to make yourself heard, but … communication skills,international workplace,networking skills...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 29 2018

  4. Multicultural Meetings: Do you speak up?

    As children, we’re often to taught to use our words, speak our minds. At the same time, we’re ... they sit around the table. But this isn’t good communication, is it? We talked about this all too common...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 22 2018

  5. The Italian Job: Network(ing) Failure at Its Finest

    ...started, and … culture class,intercultural communication,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian business culture ... Many years ago, I taught an Intercultural Communication course at a business college. In class we took...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 23 2018

  6. Competitive Conversation: Fighting the Phone

    What is it with people and their phones? Picture the scene: You’re at a big work-related dinner ... will go with your … communication skills,globalization,intercultural communication issues,international...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 12 2018

  7. Integration in Norway: Mimicking or mocking a foreign accent?

    Was I a victim of prejudicial accent bullying? Or am I being overly sensitive and over ... integration in Norway,integration tips,intercultural communication,living in Norway,working in norway, Working...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 1 2018

  8. Integration: How to Move to Norway

    If you’ve moved to Norway, learn something about Norway. Then tell Norwegians what you’ve ... airport for … integration in Norway,intercultural communication,intercultural misunderstanding,international...

    Article Working in Norway Jan. 12 2018

  9. Integration as International Business: Are you the buyer or the seller?

    When I was teaching at a regional business school several years ago, we used a book called Cross-Cultural ... recent session of my course, Intercultural Communication at Work, I asked the people there – a mix of...

    Article Working in Norway Jan. 6 2018

  10. Integrating in Norway: Why you should join a volunteer board

    One of the fastest ways to integrate yourself in society here is to join a volunteer board. ... feel pretty silly doing so time … intecultural communication,integration,living in Norway,Norwegian language...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 21 2017

  11. Working in Norway: Don’t Say “Hello” in the Morning

    I was recently on a website where foreign-born employees had been asked the following question: ... position or beliefs Strive for … intercultural communication,intercultural misunderstanding,international...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 6 2017

  12. Integration: What does it mean to you?

    ...integrating? At a recent course on intercultural communication, the topic of integration was quickly brought ... integrating? At a recent course on intercultural communication, the topic of integration was quickly brought...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 17 2017

  13. Integration in Norway: Find Your Tribe

    ...case non-Norwegians attending my Intercultural Communication at Work course – think about the term ‘integration’ ... case non-Norwegians attending my Intercultural Communication at Work course – think about the term ‘integration’...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 10 2017

  14. North Sea Decommissioning: Norway’s New Oil Adventure?

    Have you ever wondered where old oil platforms go to die? Not being any oil industry insider ... metal beasts? Where do you start? But, being a communication type myself, I also wondered why I’d had to...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 3 2017

  15. A security hole in the heart

    ...discovered was that pacemakers are equipped with communications equipment that enables them to be connected ... ensure that medical equipment that is able to communicate over the Internet is far made more secure and...

    Article Nov. 2 2017

  16. When Rude Isn’t Rude: Norway Scores Third Person Shutout

    A shutout (US) is a game in which one team prevents the other from scoring any points. I teach ... culture, behavior … integration,intercultural communication,intercultural misunderstanding,international...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 27 2017

  17. Tell me: What’s the short version of your (working) life?

    Have you ever thought about practicing how to tell someone about what you do at work? When ... speaking skills,globalization,intercultural communication,international workplace,working in norway, Working...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 15 2017

  18. Your LinkedIn Summary: Be Smart, Write Smart

    ...no exception; I headed back to my … business communication,CV writing skills,English writing skills,international ... or your own language: chances are that they communicate in a simple, direct way that you can easily understand...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 24 2017

  19. First Impressions and Foreigners: Which Language Should You Speak?

    ...classroom. At my most recent course – Intercultural Communication in the Workplace – held last week in Stavanger ... lively … integration in Norway,intercultural communication,international workplace,Norwegian language,working...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 17 2017

  20. It’s All Good: How to Answer (Exasperating) E-Mails

    I was recently asked a question from a rather frustrated member of the international workplace ... where signs of respect are expected in all communication. I find myself replying without really knowing...

    Article Working in Norway June 20 2017

  21. Why You Should Say ‘Sorry’ at Work

    When said with sincerity, this five-letter word can solve more than a few sticky ... five-letter word I’d taken for granted as a necessary communication tool at work wasn’t necessarily that for others...

    Article Working in Norway June 3 2017

  22. Integration: It’s Okay to Talk Your Talk

    ...much … foreign language anxiety,incultural communication,international workplace, Working in Norway When ... unwilling to acquire a new ‘system of words for communication’ (the Webster’s Dictionary definition for language)...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2017

  23. Member benefits

    Benefits at work Personal benefits Enhance your knowledge As a Tekna member, you receive many ... member is a good idea! Join Norway´s largest community of academics in the field of science and technology...

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  24. The Right Way to Think About Your LinkedIn Connections

    Teaching a new topic is like trying out a new recipe. While you’re enthusiastic when starting ... take the first bite … cv writing,intercultural communication,international workplace,job search,job seeking...

    Article Working in Norway Mar. 25 2017

  25. What Does Integration Mean to You?

    You foreigners who are working in Norway are of course living in Norway; which part is easier? ... really know a lot about what’s happening in their community and therefore they’re not really involved in it...

    Article Working in Norway Mar. 11 2017