Work-Life Balance in Denmark: More Than Just 'Hygge with Danish Cross-Cultural Expert Annette Dahl. - Video

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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Working With Us podcast. Join me and Danish culture expert Annette Dahl as we delve into the realities of working with the Danish. In this enlightening conversation, we explore Denmark's unique work environment, from its emphasis on work-life balance to the concept of "hygge" in the workplace. Whether you're planning a business venture in Denmark or simply intrigued by its professional culture, tune in as we unravel the nuances of the Danish work-life. Dive in with us as we continue our global expedition through the world's diverse work cultures.

About the Guest

Today's guest is Annette Dahl, CEO and Chief Trainer at C3 Consulting. She specializes in Cultural Intelligence, Global Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, and is an expert on Danish and Chinese business cultures. Annette holds an MA in Chinese, culture, and communication and has been working in China since 1995.

She founded C3 Consulting in 2006 and has since expanded its range of intercultural training programs. Annette divides her time between managing the business and delivering training. She has worked with various organizations, including Danfoss and Siemens Gamesa, and is a keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events.

Annette is also the author of the book 'Global Perspectives: A Practical Guide to Navigating Across Cultures.' She is involved in several advisory boards related to culture and globalization and volunteers as a business mentor.

Find her website: https://c3consulting.dk/en/home
Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettedahl/
Her book: https://c3consulting.dk/en/services/global-perspectives-a-practical-guide-to-navigating-across-cultures

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The Working with Us podcast is by human capital strategist Paul Arnesen. It was created to learn and educate professionals, businesses and others about working with people from different nationalities.

As the world has become ever more globalised in the last decades, and the previous few years with the rise in remote work, the knowledge and understanding of how to work more efficiently in global teams are more critical than ever.

By listening to the Working With Us podcast interviews, we hope to give you an easy and digestible way of learning about other cultures' work habits and cultural quirks.

In addition, we hope you use it for your knowledge and to educate your global teams.

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Chapters:

0:22 Intro and Weather in Scandinavia
1:10 Danish in the Workplace
4:51 Denmark and Scandinavia
7:12 Mindset of Danish People
10:17 Comparison with Other Scandinavian Cultures
15:17 Receiving a Danish Education
15:39 Typical Danish Person and Manager
18:52 Navigating Danish Society
20:20 Training on Danish Culture
21:41 Micromanagement in Denmark
25:19 Gaining Danish Friends
27:19 How Danish People Spend Time
29:39 KPIs set by Danish Managers
33:01 Scandinavian Business Ethics
35:35 Allergy Towards Micromanagement
36:26 Management Skills with Danish Team
38:00 Cultural Intelligence in Denmark
42:36 Danish Perception of Friendships
46:16 Making Danish Friends
47:45 Reflection of Danish Society
48:33 Danish Society in TV Series
50:53 Danish Society Values
54:18 Conclusion and Wrap-up