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Understanding Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions

What business leaders need to know about global culture

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Richard Winfield
Jul 10, 2025
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In today’s global business world, understanding culture is more than just being polite — it’s strategic. Dutch social psychologist Geert Hofstede developed a model that helps explain how people from different countries think, work, and interact.

This model is widely used in business, leadership, marketing, and HR to navigate cultural differences.

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