How do I deal with my colleagues after summer?

Why do summer holidays put Danes in such a bad mood? Don’t they know they’re the luckiest people in the world? Five weeks of holiday! Trips to Mallorca! That’s such a fantasy to people back at home (the US). And then they come back to work and spend all day complaining about the flight or the food or the weather. What gives?

Conan and the houseboat in Copenhagen

After Woody Harrelson has asked everybody and their mother to buy a houseboat in Copenhagen with him, author Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson writes a letter to his latest target, Conan O’Brien, convincing him to take up the offer.

When Janteloven meets Hollywood

Looking back on the moment I realized I didn’t understand Danish culture at all.

Who are the internationals in Denmark, and where do they come from?

In the first part of an analysis of internationals coming to Denmark, statistician Sa’ar Karp Gershon shares insights on how the Danish population has changed over the last 30 years. Did the policies regarding foreign residency and acquiring Danish citizenship affect those changes?

A sense of the city

“I’m often asked to recommend restaurants and bars for friends visiting Copenhagen. Recently, when asked about my favorite place to eat, I was surprised to find myself stumped. To be honest, it has never occurred to me to experience a city through gastronomy – I think it can make visiting new cities feel homogeneous.” Here, podcaster, writer and comedian Owen O’Sullivan makes the case for ditching the itinerary and simply walking the city.

Summer holidays

It’s a beautiful summer day in Denmark and you decide to leave without a jacket. Suddenly an Arctic wind will throw the Aperol Spritz from your fingers and the temperature will drop so violently your nipples rip holes in your t-shirt.

When will you grow up? 

People over 50 make up one third of the working population and this is growing. Take a look around your workplace.  Are one in three people aged 50 and over? If not, where are these workers? 

Leadership must-knows: Don’t disrupt the Danes’ harmonious conformity

Imagine you are an international leader stepping into a Danish leadership team for the first time. You bring with you a wealth of experience and innovative ideas, eager to make a difference. However, you quickly notice something peculiar: the harmony and conformity within the team are almost palpable. Understanding this unique cultural fabric is essential to integrate effectively and lead successfully in a Danish context.

How to Lead the Danes V: Be a good Danish role model – take a long vacation

The Danish attitude towards work and vacations is often surprising to those used to a more intense work culture. But it reflects a deeper understanding of us as individuals and society.

Murakami says I can’t be a novelist, could he be right?

LiteratureXchange festival in Århus – part 2

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A Pride Reflection: I Have Marriage Equality. Danish Citizens Do Not.

Pride Month is coming to a close, and with that comes a chance to reflect on the progress made towards LGBTQ+ rights around the world.