Brendan Thomas Quinn

Brendan Thomas Quinn has spent over 25 years helping multicultural organisations get out of their own way. Based in Barcelona, he works with global teams and leaders worldwide on the things that quietly derail collaboration: misaligned expectations, communication breakdowns, and decisions that look rational in one culture and baffling in another. He runs cross-cultural workshops, advises leadership teams, and lectures in Cross-Cultural Communication at an international business school in Barcelona.

Leadership and Hierarchy

Leadership and Hierarchy Across Cultures: Egalitarian vs Hierarchical Teams

Leadership and hierarchy across cultures creates friction in international teams when egalitarian and hierarchical styles collide. This guide compares egalitarian vs hierarchical leadership, explains how cross-cultural hierarchy differences create cultural friction, and how intercultural training, cross-cultural leadership workshops, and coaching and mentoring can help managers in Barcelona and worldwide lead more effectively across cultures. Cultural […]

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Persuading Across Cultures

3 – Persuading Across Cultures – Principles First vs. Applications First

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time Persuading across cultures is a critical skill in any professional setting, but the methods of persuasion can vary

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Feedback Across Cultures

2 – Navigating Feedback Across Cultures

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time Providing feedback across cultures is a crucial aspect of professional communication, yet it can vary significantly depending on

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low context and high-context communication

1 – Reading Between the Lines – Low-context and High-context Communication

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time Effective communication across cultures is more important than ever. One of the key concepts to grasp is the

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unpacking stereotypes

Cultural Stereotypes in the Workplace: Are They Ever Useful?

Cultural stereotypes in the workplace create friction in international teams by reducing individuals to national defaults. This guide explains what stereotypes are neurologically, how they damage cross-cultural teams, and how intercultural training, cross-cultural workshops, and coaching and mentoring help teams move from stereotype to cultural curiosity in Barcelona and worldwide. Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get

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Race bias

Understanding Subconscious Bias: Insights from the Race IAT.

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time In the realm of cross-cultural working and inclusion, addressing subconscious biases is crucial. One tool that sheds light

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