Work It Like A German: The Essential Survival Guide to German Business Culture

Think you know Germans? Think again. Why does your German colleague show up in full Tour de France gear for a “casual” bike ride? Why do Germans think emotions belong in poetry, not in PowerPoint? Why does a five-minute delay trigger a ten-page improvement plan? How should you respond if your German colleagues invite you to the sauna? Written by consultants and global professionals Thomas Saller, Louisa Mensah, and Dr. Peter Dern, this witty yet insightful guide decodes the hidden rules of German business life. Through real stories and sharp observations, this survival guide helps expats, managers, and international teams understand what truly drives their German colleagues—and how to work with them successfully. View Less