Intercultural communication series: Part two – Decoding the Norwegian context

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Why can working with a Norwegian context sometimes feel unclear or unexpectedly challenging?

Working across cultures is not only about adapting to others. It is also about understanding how ways of working are shaped by local context. In this session, we focus on Norway.

In this webinar, we will explore key features of the Norwegian working context. We will look at how they shape communication, collaboration, and decision making. We will share common situations that can lead to misunderstandings or frustration in international work.

We will also explore how practices and expectations in a Norwegian context may be understood in different ways. You will gain insight into how these differences affect collaboration.

Building on this, we will introduce practical tools you can use in your daily work. Annelise Ly will share concrete advice on how to approach intercultural communication in partnerships connected to Norway.

This webinar is for professionals working in international partnerships, including NGOs, public institutions, academia, and the private sector. It is especially relevant for those who work with organisations and colleagues in a Norwegian context. It is also useful for those based in Norway who want to understand how their ways of working may be perceived by others.

Time: 5 May 2026, 10:00 to 11:30 (Norwegian time, CET)

With: Annelise Ly, intercultural communication specialist, and Nadia Nardelli, Norec Training Adviser.

Where: The meeting link will be sent after registration.

What you will learn:

How communication styles and work practices in a Norwegian context shape international collaboration

Common situations where misunderstandings arise when working with partners connected to Norway

Practical tools to navigate intercultural communication in a Norwegian context

How ways of working in a Norwegian context may be perceived by international partners and how to bridge these perspectives.

Join us for practical insights and tools to navigate intercultural work with greater confidence.

About Annelise Ly

Annelise Ly is a third culture academic who has lived in three countries and studies how people navigate communication and cultural differences at work. Her work focuses on supporting leaders and organisations in building effective, inclusive, and culturally intelligent workplaces.

She is Associate Professor of Intercultural Communication at NHH and a recognised speaker on culture and communication in international organisations, leading across cultures and global teams, as well as cultural intelligence and intercultural competence.
About Nadia Nardelli

Nadia Nardelli is one of Norecs training advisers who regulary does preparatory- and homecoming trainings for professionals who are on international job exchanges worldwide. Nadia originates from Paraguay. The past 13 years she has lived, studied or worked in a multicultural environment in Norway, US, Australia and China. Love led her to settle among mountains and fjords in Norway. Her background is from psycology, research and communication.
About Norec

Norec is Norway’s competence centre for global partnerships, with deep experience preparing professionals to work effectively across cultures. Each year, we train hundreds of participants and partners in intercultural communication, context awareness, safety, and collaboration — amounting to many thousands over the past decades. Our approach is based on extensive data from participant evaluations and long-term partnerships, and our courses are designed to translate real-world challenges from international cooperation into practical, evidence‑based learning. As a result, Norec has built a unique insight into the patterns, misunderstandings, and cultural dynamics that shape global teamwork — and how greater contextual awareness leads to better outcomes in international projects.