Do you know what a social broker does? Is gift giving customary? Should you incentivize research participation? Do they provide service receipts? What language should your interpreter speak when traveling to Barcelona or Santiago de Compostela? We can help you prepare for collaborations and avoid unexpected surprises so you don’t find out too late that you needed a private driver to move between sites.

Have you ever delivered a perfect word for word translation only to be met with blank stares? Language is not a one-to-one translation. Language and culture influence the jokes we tell, the way we tell them, and the phrases we use in every day speech. Have NWD review your materials so your words don’t fall flat.

You want to ensure all of your employees or community members feel welcome, but you aren’t sure where to start? Does it feel safer not to try? Our community relations expert can teach you how to celebrate with your WHOLE team. Plan parties and events, bring the right foods and favors to make your team feel welcomed.

Did you know that students in California do less well than students from Michigan on questions about ice? Do students where you live count tomatoes, mangoes, or apples? To prepare for international growth, you must learn to navigate cultural differences and mitigate the impacts of bias. Is your product suitable for international audiences? Will students in other states or communities learn as well with your curriculum as students in your home town? NWD works with experts around the world to gather the insights you need before taking the leap.