Here are a few ways InOtherWords have been supporting SMEs & large multinationals, policymakers & international organisations understand each other across cultural and linguistic boundaries. Specialising in international relations, business & trade, engineering & technology and culture & education Felix & InOtherWords chiefly work across Germany, Europe, North America and Greater China.
Consulting
InOtherWords provides consulting services in all aspects related to security vis-à-vis Greater China, East & Southeast Asia as well as Eastern Africa. This includes cultural and political awareness training, scheduling and planning of business or research trips, and accompanying delegations to the countries and regions we specialise in. We deliver these services through online and on-site presentations, engaging talks, interactive seminars, or comprehensive written reports and guides. At all times, InOtherWords starts all projects by de-othering all parties involved, emphasising human common ground and fostering understanding of each other’s actions and motivations.
Interpreting
Business and board meetings, academic seminars, gala events or international conferences: I bridge the language gap for you, so you can focus on the matter at hand. I offer both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting in all my language pairs – working on-site, from an interpreting hub or in RSI from a professional studio. My interpretations are precise and accurate, but they also sound pleasant so that it will feel as though you are listening to the original speaker – just in another language.
Facilitation & Mediation
Prevention is better than cure, which is why Felix at InOtherWords is regularly participates in informative podcasts, talks and debates where he shares his expertise—online and in-person, in one or more languages. InOtherWords also supports you with multilingual chairs and anchors for your public events, whether live or recorded.
InOtherWords also provide mediation: perhaps you’ve been collaborating with a partner in China for a while, have mostly been communicating in English and want to keep it that way—but sometimes find you miss out on certain nuances or cultural cues. Or, your relationship may have unexpectedly reached an impasse, leaving you uncertain as to why. That, too, is when InOtherWords step in to mediate.
Public Relations
Communicating both appropriately and effectively with a wider audience can be tricky—particularly if you are talking to people whose language and culture are not the same as yours Benefit from InOtherWords’ cultural, political and linguistic insight and expertise to adapt your communication strategies to local audiences in our focus regions.
Our services include media and media awareness training sessions online and in-person, and comprehensive, long-term image and PR strategies. After all, the best problems to solve are those you’ve anticipated. Additionally, InOtherWords provide effective, swift and empathetic emergency support and reputation management in response to PR incidents.
Intercultural Business Support
You have a key meeting with your Chinese counterparts and want to ensure you pick up not just the words spoken but also the unspoken signals, underlying tone, and overall atmosphere in the room. Or perhaps you’d like an expert at your side who can help you navigate cultural nuances that might otherwise slip past you without in-depth knowledge of Chinese business culture.
At InOtherWords, we provide experienced professionals who are fluent in both language and culture. Before the meeting, we’ll brief you on potential cultural pitfalls, offer background on your counterparts, their mindset and expectations, and help you prepare for the specific dynamics of your discussion. After the meeting, we’ll debrief with you, breaking down key discussion points, interpreting non-verbal signals, and clearing up any ambiguities.
Not what you’re looking for?
Throughout the years, Felix has used his skills for a far wider range of purposes than reflected here: Felix have spoken and written extensively on Chinese and Taiwanese domestic and foreign policy, for instance. On one assignment, Felix listened to several days’ worth of audio recordings to filter out information my client was looking for. And Felix has given countless seminars and trainings on cultural awareness and Chinese history, culture and politics for businesses and public institutions – our extensive teaching experience certainly has been beneficial for this. So do get in touch and let’s explore how we can work together.
