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Fons Trompenaars

Understanding cultural differences can transform leaders and organizations.

Fons Trompenaars

Global Expert on Cultural Diversity; Author of Riding the Waves of Culture; Thinkers50 Management Thinker

Fons Trompenaars is a business consultant, a best-selling author, and a leading expert on cross-cultural management and leadership. He is a trusted advisor to major corporations and a passionate advocate for a more human-centered and purpose-driven approach to business. Trompenaars’s work is a powerful counterpoint to a world of corporate shortsightedness, offering a clear, pragmatic, and actionable guide to creating a more productive and fulfilling workplace.

Trompenaars is the author of several influential books, including the best-selling Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Diversity in Global Business, which he co-authored with Charles Hampden-Turner. In this work, he provides a clear and actionable framework for how to build a more purposeful and resilient organization. His work has been widely adopted by leaders and managers around the world.

His philosophy is that a great company is not built on a single product; it’s built on a long-term commitment to creating value for its people. He believes that by understanding the fundamentals of cross-cultural management, one can unlock their full potential and create a more successful business. He is a frequent speaker at major conferences and a regular contributor to business publications.

As a speaker, Fons Trompenaars delivers a thought-provoking and deeply insightful presentation on the principles of cross-cultural management, leadership, and organizational culture. He provides a clear and actionable framework for how to build a more purposeful and resilient organization. His talks are invaluable for leaders, managers, and teams.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Global Economy
Innovation
Leadership
Organizational Culture
World Affairs

Recent Topics

Riding the Waves of Culture

The Seven Cultures of Capitalism

Servant Leadership Across Cultures

Transforming Organizations Through Cultural Insight

Media

Riding the waves of culture: Fons Trompenaars — video

Riding the waves of culture: Fons Trompenaars

How to recognize cultural bias in education | Fons Trompenaars — video

How to recognize cultural bias in education | Fons Trompenaars

Books