https://padlet.com/merviva/int en-us 2018-04-18 09:19:25 UTC 2025-10-23 12:26:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png merviva https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/252904801 2018-04-18 09:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/252904801 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733043 Acknowledge the difference and similarities between us, we think it will be minor and will not be an issue. ]]> 2018-04-20 08:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733043 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733277 Be aware of differences and communicate actively

]]> 2018-04-20 08:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733277 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733489 We decide to have regular appointments on a set time. no matter the cultural differences]]> 2018-04-20 08:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733489 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733498 realize the small differences - for example direct approach as opposed to giving a heads-up.]]> 2018-04-20 08:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733498 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733540 We respect the differences and we try not to avoid them]]> 2018-04-20 08:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733540 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733975 Acknowledge the differences and similairities between us we think it will be minor and will not be an issue.]]> 2018-04-20 08:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253733975 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734058
Dutch and Finnish cultures are very similar so no problems are expected. ]]> 2018-04-20 08:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734058 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734083 Team members raise issues immediately, e.g. something doesn't feel right, and these issues are discussed openly and with mutual respect.]]> 2018-04-20 08:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734083 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734300 Our team values:
- Trust
- On time
- Respect
- Willingness to help each other
- No reservations
- No stress]]> 2018-04-20 08:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734300 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734343 we don't expect problems]]> 2018-04-20 08:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734343 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734460 Work for this project needs to be scheduled, so time can be reserved for it.
Email is not checked regularly.

]]> 2018-04-20 08:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734460 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734502 - Be on time; Sunday evening 18.00uur (Finland) and 17.00uur (Netherlands) every week.  
- Be prepared and do the agreed tasks. An agenda at least 2 days before the Skype meeting. Dennis makes the agenda, input by emailing.
- Skype for business with recording]]> 2018-04-20 08:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734502 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734517 Skype for decission making and sharing of opinions
HUDDLE for sharing work / documents
Whatsapp for informal talk and small questions ]]> 2018-04-20 08:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734517 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734600 Dutch and Finnish cultures are very similar so there should not be any major issues but aim to be flexible to prevent conflicts.]]> 2018-04-20 08:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734600 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734667 Accept the cultural identity and differences]]> 2018-04-20 08:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734667 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734728 - open-minded attitude
- open for people with different backgrounds
-]]> 2018-04-20 08:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734728 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734778 Skype for meetings
Email for memo, e.g.decisions
Whatsapp for ad hoc things
Huddle for document management if possible, otherwise maybe O365]]> 2018-04-20 08:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253734778 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735225 Meeting frequency: Skype weekly (at first) 20.30 Finnish time on Thursday, one hour starting with 15 min. 'standup'
Meetings are recorded in case someone cannot make it
Huddle for sharing documents
Email for meeting memos (summary of main things discussed/decided during the meetings) and for sharing information]]> 2018-04-20 08:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735225 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735354 - ]]> 2018-04-20 08:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735354 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735470 Means of communicating:
- Skype for meetings
- E-mail for weekly progress
- Googledocs or Dropbox for documents
- Excel for decisions and actions
- Whatsapp for discussion
-HUDDL?]]> 2018-04-20 08:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735470 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735505 - Be aware of each other's situation -> tell each other a little bit about your background

]]> 2018-04-20 08:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735505 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735676 Open and direct communication
Discussion in group how to proceed
Normal discussion ok
Flexible with rules / guidelines
Don´t be late]]> 2018-04-20 08:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735676 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735816 Weekly Skype meetings 
Google Drive for document sharing
- Minutes of a meeting
Whatsapp

]]> 2018-04-20 08:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735816 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735951 - Skype
- e-mails
- WhatsApp
- Huddle

]]> 2018-04-20 08:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253735951 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253736140 Skype (meetings)
Email
Whatsapp
Sharepoint (document sharing)]]> 2018-04-20 08:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253736140 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253736478  
- Kick-off meeting f2f but follow-ups through Skype
- Depending on the task we can subdivide the work
-  agree on version control for documents]]> 2018-04-20 08:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253736478 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253736691 - don't be afraid to ask
- you can also discuss first the issue in your own mother language and then bring it up]]> 2018-04-20 08:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253736691 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253736724 Mostly outgoing
Mostly on time
Directness]]> 2018-04-20 08:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253736724 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737426 2018-04-20 08:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737426 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737511 - Appreciate others time, respect others
- Deliver the tasks you are supposed to on time
- Regular Skype meetings
- Keep in touch in WhatsApp]]> 2018-04-20 08:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737511 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737512 - Office  365 to concentrate documents and conversations (Teams, Sharepoint)
- NO FACEBOOK
-Skype for business if everyone has it: voice is enough because video might cause issues with connectivity.
- Whatsapp group/Office 365 mobile app]]> 2018-04-20 08:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737512 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737668 Dutch/ Finnish]]> 2018-04-20 08:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737668 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737712 Time (different preferences)
Time (time difference)
Is the scope of the assignment the same for both the Dutch and the Finns?]]> 2018-04-20 08:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737712 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737859 Kick off meeting on Skype
When possible meet online once a week, but when not possible we skip a week. 

]]> 2018-04-20 08:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737859 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737865 Skip the “Dutch drama”  ;-) take in consideration that there will be some differences but we have a common goal to achieve. Be open in communication/feedback on issues so that we can learn from this experience in this “save” study-evironment. Use the “feedbackrules” ]]> 2018-04-20 08:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253737865 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738243 - Agreed time slots for meetings/calls
- Share calendars of possible travel abroad

]]> 2018-04-20 08:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738243 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738433 Learn about each other's project management working methods.

]]> 2018-04-20 08:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738433 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738810 Skype 
Google Drive 
WhatsApp ]]> 2018-04-20 08:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738810 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738846 If you have an issue, bring it up!]]> 2018-04-20 08:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738846 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738915 - Touching only in informal setting

]]> 2018-04-20 08:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253738915 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253739049 - Kick off meeting to ensure rules 
- Weekly meetings to ensure progress
- Problems to find out common time for a weekly meeting]]> 2018-04-20 08:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253739049 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253739150 - Open discussion on any issues - and the group will take any issues seriously
- Be polite but candid]]> 2018-04-20 08:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253739150 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253739362 Timetable]]> 2018-04-20 08:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253739362 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253739579 Skype, Huddle, Whatsapp, email, GoogleDrive]]> 2018-04-20 08:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253739579 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253740030
Our preferences:
- Try to be open
- Direct, no nonsense
- Task based (for efficiency)
- Composed speaking
- Interruption is OK when in a smaller group
- No communication after 2200 hrs
- Answer e-mail within 48 hrs
- Be punctual
- When late, inform the others
- Respect our agreements within reason

]]> 2018-04-20 08:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253740030 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253740656 See other points]]> 2018-04-20 08:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253740656 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253741369 Fax  ]]> 2018-04-20 08:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/253741369 nadiaplambeck https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041424 What's app and Huddle

]]> 2018-04-21 10:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041424 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041577  Skype for decission making and sharing of opinions
HUDDLE for sharing work / documents
Whatsapp for informal talk and small questions  
KISS - Keep it simple for a stupid

]]> 2018-04-21 10:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041577 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041590 Huddle
Skype
Whatsapp group already made
Email]]> 2018-04-21 10:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041590 nadiaplambeck https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041717 2018-04-21 10:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041717 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041731 Transparancy is key!]]> 2018-04-21 10:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041731 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041796 Accept the cultural differencies
Task oriented work]]> 2018-04-21 11:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041796 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041834 Similarities (Finnish - Dutch)
- Directness
- Flat hierarchical structure in companies
- workplace culture can have a larger influence than national culture (for example on working hours)

]]> 2018-04-21 11:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254041834 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042055 - Skype for Businesses
- Google drive for the files, Dennis is the administrator. Sending Dennis the e-mail adres too make a shared drive. 
- Whatsapp for small questions and isseus. Sivi makes the whatapp group.  




]]> 2018-04-21 11:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042055 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042104 Work as a group, not as individuals (i.e. what we deliver is a work product that we have produced together)
Regular meetings, cancel if not relevant, arrange extra meetings if necessary
Clear agendas, ]]> 2018-04-21 11:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042104 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042208
- We don't expect a shock at this moment. 
- ]]> 2018-04-21 11:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042208 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042220 - listen/respect to all team members no matter what the barriers are ]]> 2018-04-21 11:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042220 nadiaplambeck https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042336 Weekly meeting by phone call/skype,
otherwise whatsapp (possibly not immediately answered)

]]> 2018-04-21 11:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042336 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042414 Covered under Working in int'l teams]]> 2018-04-21 11:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042414 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042591 - Be yourself, feel free too express yourself. There are no wrong or stupid questions. 
- Say whats on your mind, respect each orther. ]]> 2018-04-21 11:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042591 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042814 - Skype
- Huddle
- Whats'app
- E-mail]]> 2018-04-21 11:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042814 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042873 Working styles are almost the same. ]]> 2018-04-21 11:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042873 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042982 Group Values
- Humor is important
-]]> 2018-04-21 11:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254042982 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254043596 Read background info about the models. Choose projects & divide projects + tasks on the kickoff meeting. A few weeks before deadline we do a peer review. All online.]]> 2018-04-21 11:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254043596 https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254043809 - Making a plan and planning in the first Skype meeting.]]> 2018-04-21 11:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/merviva/int/wish/254043809