Fons Trompenaars (Cross-cultural Communication)

Fons Trompenaars is a Dutch consultant known for his work on cross-cultural communication. He developed a model that highlights how cultural differences influence interactions and management styles across various societies. Trompenaars identified seven dimensions of culture, such as individualism versus collectivism and universalism versus particularism, which help explain how people from different backgrounds perceive relationships, rules, and values. His research aims to improve understanding and collaboration in multicultural environments, particularly in business settings, by providing insights into how to effectively communicate and bridge cultural gaps.