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An accurate representation of both cultures can sound like this: Danish workplace culture: Flat hierarchies with minimal power distance Direct, straightforward communication Emphasis on individual autonomy and empowerment Managers often function as facilitators rather than directors "Janteloven" cultural element that discourages showing superiority Open-ended questions are normal ways to invite collaboration. Romanian workplace culture: More hierarchical structures, especially in traditional organizations Historical influences from communist era where questioning authority could be problematic Education system that often rewards correct answers over creative thinking Preference for clarity and specificity in professional contexts Stronger deference to authority figures Detailed communication that demonstrates thoroughness. We can't discuss communication without touching on how Romania's historical experiences with authoritarian regimes created communication patterns where asking someon

Danish interviewers asking personal questions to assess cultural fit, while Romanian candidates interpret this shift away from technical topics as a signal that their technical qualifications are insufficient. 1. Provide Cultural Interview Preparation Before interviews, brief Romanian candidates on the Danish whole-person assessment approach. Explain that personal questions reflect interest in team fit rather than indicating technical inadequacy. This preparation prevents candidates from misinterpreting interview signals and allows them to prepare thoughtful responses about non-technical aspects. 2. Create Transparent Interview Structures Develop a clear interview framework that explicitly communicates when technical assessment ends and cultural/personal exploration begins. For example: "We've completed our technical evaluation, which you've handled well. Now we'd like to learn more about you as a person to understand how you might fit with our team culture." 3. Implement Balanced Ass

1. Implement Scheduled Feedback Touchpoints Danish managers naturally operate with a "no news is good news" mindset, while Romanian professionals interpret silence as uncertainty. Establish regular, calendared feedback sessions (weekly or bi-weekly) where performance discussions are expected and normalized. This creates a predictable framework for Romanian team members to receive the explicit confirmation they need, while giving Danish managers a structured opportunity to provide feedback they might otherwise assume is unnecessary. 2. Develop Cultural Feedback Translation Skills Train Danish managers to recognize that their natural feedback style may be creating unintended anxiety. The most effective approach is teaching them to "translate" their internal assessment ("This work meets my expectations, so I don't need to say anything") into explicit statements ("I've reviewed your work and it meets all our quality standards"). This small communication adjustment preserves the Danish asse

1. Create Psychological Safety Through Structure In Romanian professional contexts, hierarchical boundaries are respected through waiting for explicit invitation to speak. Danish flat hierarchy assumes everyone will contribute freely. Bridge this by creating structured meeting segments where contribution is explicitly expected from everyone. Implementation: Begin meetings with a clear statement: "We'll now spend 10 minutes hearing perspectives from each team member." This creates a formal invitation that respects Romanian cultural norms while achieving the Danish expectation of hearing all voices. 2. Leverage Written-Verbal Communication Balance Romanian professionals often excel in thorough written analysis but may hesitate in spontaneous verbal exchanges. Danish culture values quick verbal exchanges and immediate feedback. Implementation: Distribute discussion topics 24 hours before meetings, allowing Romanian team members to prepare thoughtful responses. This honors Romanian prefere

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