Knowing how to adapt to a different culture can mean the difference between acceptance and productivity versus rejection and stagnation.  My guest today Johan Romare shares from his 28 years' experience working in diverse cultural contexts some practical lessons learned in how to adapt to local cultures.  In this episode we cover: Some of Johan's hard lessons learned during his first years in aid work How to think about communication in different contexts The "bottom line" when it comes to adapting to a new culture What it is important to know as a leader when adapting to a new culture How to learn about a new culture when you first arrive in country Three practical tips you can apply next week for adapting better to new cultural contexts A bonus tip which I found extremely useful during my time as a Country Manager! For resources or to sign up for the weekly newsletter please visit: www.aidforaidworkers.com/podcast/55