Dutch culture guide · Work & The Office

Can you tell your Dutch boss their plan is a bad idea?

World 1 · Work & The Office

In a meeting, your manager presents a plan you think is flawed. You should…

  1. Nod politely — she's the boss
  2. Disagree later, privately, via email
  3. Say you disagree, and explain why
  4. Resign in protest
Correct answer: C

Say you disagree, and explain why

Yes. She might even thank you. The best argument wins, not the biggest title.

Even serieus

Seriously though

Dutch workplaces run on the ‘polder model’: decisions by open discussion and consensus, regardless of rank.