An experienced journalist, Kay runs a consultancy that helps Danish companies communicate in English and is a popular keynote speaker on topics that include Danish business culture, how newcomers can fit into Danish society, and the “Danglish” that Danes often struggle with when speaking or writing English.
Kay is the author of “How to Work in Denmark” (2022), How to Live in Denmark” (2014 and 2017), “Top 35 Mistakes Danes Make in English” (2016), and “”Working with Americans: Tips for Danes” (2019) and the upcoming “Working with Danes: Tips for Americans.” (2020)
She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Danish workplace culture can be a challenge for internationals who don’t know “How to Work in Denmark” – the title of Kay’s most recent book.
Based on Kay’s own experience as an international working in Denmark, this presentation helps bring the unwritten rules of the Danish workplace to light and helps Danish colleagues examine their own expectations.
We discuss the culture of trust, what to expect from your boss in a flat organizational structure, and the need to drop everything and socialize when your colleagues bring cake.
Danish workplace culture can be a challenge for foreigners who don’t know “How to Work in Denmark” – the title of Kay’s most recent book.
Based on Kay’s own experience as a foreigner working in Denmark, this presentation helps bring the unwritten rules of the Danish workplace to light and helps Danish colleagues examine their own expectations.
We discuss the culture of trust, what to expect from your boss in a flat organizational structure, and the need to drop everything and socialize when your colleagues bring cake.
How can Danes survive and thrive when working with the energetic, excitable Americans? And how can Americans better understand Danish flat hierarchy, Janteloven, and humor?
In this presentation, Kay Xander Mellish – an American who has lived in Denmark for more than a decade – delivers insights and strategies for how teams from the two nationalities can work better together.
Based on her book “Working with Americans: Tips for Danes” and her website amerikansk.dk, Kay will help Danish and American teams, colleagues, and customers co-operate more smoothly.
How can Danes survive and thrive when working with the energetic, excitable Americans? And how can Americans better understand Danish flat hierarchy, Janteloven, and humor?
In this presentation, Kay Xander Mellish – an American who has lived in Denmark for more than a decade – delivers insights and strategies for how teams from the two nationalities can work better together.
Based on her book “Working with Americans: Tips for Danes” and her website amerikansk.dk, Kay will help Danish and American teams, colleagues, and customers co-operate more smoothly.
Are you welcoming new employees, corporate guests, tour groups, or new students to Denmark?
Kay Xander Mellish’s presentation “Welcome to Denmark” will explain the basics of Danish life – everything from the importance of being on time to the meaning of Jantelov to the best way to make Danish friends.
The “Welcome to Denmark” event is an entertaining, informative introduction to Danish culture that your audience of newcomers will enjoy.
Are you welcoming new employees, corporate guests, tour groups, or new students to Denmark?
Kay Xander Mellish’s presentation “Welcome to Denmark” will explain the basics of Danish life – everything from the importance of being on time to the meaning of Jantelov to the best way to make Danish friends.
The “Welcome to Denmark” event is an entertaining, informative introduction to Danish culture that your audience of newcomers will enjoy.
Looking for a fun event for your company or organization?
We use the format of TV game shows – which are popular around the world – to put participants at their ease and get them interacting with each other. “How To Live in Denmark Jeopardy” is one of our most popular games, along with “Who Wants to Pay Topskat?” (our version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”) and the mind-reading game, “What Would the Danes Say?”
It’s a great way for foreigners and Danes to relax and have fun together. Read more at our How to Live in Denmark Game Show website.
Looking for a fun event for your company or organization?
We use the format of TV game shows – which are popular around the world – to put participants at their ease and get them interacting with each other. “How To Live in Denmark Jeopardy” is one of our most popular games, along with “Who Wants to Pay Topskat?” (our version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”) and the mind-reading game, “What Would the Danes Say?”
It’s a great way for foreigners and Danes to relax and have fun together. Read more at our How to Live in Denmark Game Show website.
Get in touch for a free estimate of a How to Live in Denmark event for your group, or telephone us at +45 26 83 64 88 during Danish business hours.
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