Danaë Huijser

Promoting human dignity in culturally diverse teams.

The humanistic management model offers an alternative to the predominantly economistic management models. Good leadership in the humanistic leadership model is defined as the type of leadership that is directed at well-being through the promoting of dignity. Yet cultural differences in how human dignity is experienced have consequences for what is considered good leadership; leaders can only adequately protect and promote human dignity if they recognize and understand how their team members give meaning to and experience human dignity. My research aims to explore the potential of the humanistic management model to support global leaders in promoting human dignity in such culturally diverse teams.

I support intercultural team leaders and members in dealing with individual and cultural differences at work. Approaching intercultural leadership and cooperation from a humanistic perspective, my training and coaching services reflect a holistic view on the human person, based on inherent human dignity, appreciation for cultural variety, and genuine care for the unique individual.

I am fascinated by what drives people; how do people act, think and perceive, make choices and judgements. (Sub)cultures – teams, organizations, industries - have always intrigued me. I am curious about their ways of giving meaning to the world, of cooperating, communicating, coexisting, of dealing with power, with rules, with autonomy and belonging, with freedom and security.

Working across cultural borders makes work fun, exciting and challenging, but sometimes difficult, energy-consuming and frustrating. I help people to deal with these differences, to recognize them, acknowledge them and use them in a positive way.

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