Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt « The foundations of national identity in Turkey » from his book « Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success » « I’ve worked with people from many different countries, but I’ve rarely seen such a strong sense of pride as inour Turkish colleagues. »…
Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt « Network dynamics in Turkey » from his book « Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success » « So, is he creditworthyor not? » said a man on the phone in the Havas shuttle bus that was taking us from Taksim Square to Istanbul’s…
Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt « multiple network in Turkey » from his book « Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success » An individual may belong to several different networks at once. The example below, presents the main circles of influence that are most common in Turkey.…
Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt « how can a foreign investor benefit from networks in Turkey » from his book « Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success » If you are opening a branch, a factory, or setting up a team: simply by recruiting candidates…
Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt « Religion in Turkey » from his book « Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success » Turkey is a Muslim country. However, a huge paradox exists:many Turks are not practicing Muslims and Istanbul is the exampleof this. In Western perception, however, Turkey…
Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt “Daily life of Turkish” from his book “Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success” Hospitality, solidarity, and mutual aidHospitality, hospitality, hospitality! Tourists visiting Turkey regularly return home charmedby the warmth and friendliness of theTurks.In Turkey, everything is an excuse…
Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt “The world of work in Turkey” from his book “Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success” The fifth P in Mix-Marketing During negotiations, the Turks are not just buying a product, they are taking advantage of the opportunity to…
Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt “The Turkish manager” from his book “Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success” Just like a father with his children, the Turkish manager will reproduce a similar model at work. They tend to treat their teamslike their children, keeping a certain…
Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt “Initial contact in Turkey” from his book “Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success” It is customary for men and women to shake hands when greeting each other during the initial contact in Turkey, although if your partner is a…
Inane Gurbuz, Executive Manager EMEA of Azkan Group and professional coach in Turkish Management, shares an excerpt “Meeting in Turkey” from his book “Doing business in Turkey: a guide to success” Meeting in Turkey : The Turks do not say no During a Meeting in Turkey The Turks will never say “no” to you! Even in business, they will always…