Have you ever thought of emigrating? The Internet or Travel & Living evening shows are full of it … Many targets are often the exotic European countries- especially those presenting cultures that celebrate work closing time at the beach with a cocktail in hand. Not quite so simple, however, for senior professionals.
When Sam Mendes made the American Beauty, in the academy awards that year it was heavily nominated (of course!). Someone in the ceremony said, ‘the best movies about America are made by non-Americans’. This could be transported to other cultures too, in the sense that someone from outside is able to present a critique in a much more stark light. With the increasing diversity in Germany, the workforce has an ever increasing push of new cultures.
Usually, it is most interesting to find senior management willing to share their personal experiences and the other less reported part of their work life. I caught up with Dr. Thomas Vetter, who is currently the senior Vice President in SAP, Germany. Dr. Vetter has spent nearly 20 years with SAP and currently leads the global…
