Lost in translation: why your global talent may be failing

Why your global talent may be failing

You hire top international talent, but six months in, they’re struggling, team dynamics are off, and productivity drops? What went wrong?

The problem? It might have nothing to do with their skills, it was everything else. This session reveals why cultural blind spots, miscommunication, and lack of structured support derail global teams—and what to do about it.

What will you learn?

Through stories, not slides!

• The hidden cost of culture clashes – Small miscommunications, big consequences.
• "But I thought you meant…!" – Expensive misunderstandings that cost companies millions.
• Why "just be direct" doesn’t work – The Belgian vs. international communication gap.
• Beyond onboarding – Why cultural integration takes more than a welcome lunch.
• Long-term success – How leading companies build ongoing support that works.

Real stories that will change how you see intercultural workplaces

• The CEO who thought his new hire was lazy – Until he understood cultural leadership differences.
• The engineer who never spoke up – His ideas could have changed the company, but no one heard them.
• The “silent resignation” epidemic – Why expats mentally check out long before they leave.