Israel is the Start-Up Nation, but to lead and thrive here, you need to know how to read its unwritten map. A successful move is about far more than logistics; understanding the local business and social culture is the real key.
How Israeli culture works, and how to bridge the gap
Using the TCAP™ model developed by Osnat, we examine the main dimensions of the gap:
- Trust: how to build trust with Israeli colleagues and clients.
- Communication: differences in communication styles, and how to read what is really being said.
- Authority & Hierarchy: the role of hierarchy and how to operate across different levels.
- Process: how processes are run and how decisions are made.
Osnat’s proprietary ISRAELI™ model (Informal, Straightforward, Risk-taking, Ambitious, Entrepreneurial, Loud, Improvisational) decodes the key traits of Israeli business culture, giving you a practical framework for reading and working with Israelis.
Practical tools you will gain:
- How to harness Israeli assertiveness in service of the goal, instead of taking it personally.
- How to understand the Israeli culture of workplace debate.
- How to build trust with Israeli colleagues through personal connection.
- How to manage joint projects when the Israeli side values flexibility and the other side values planning.
When the relocation involves a family, it is also important to understand how to support your spouse and children through the adjustment process.
The workshop also uses a dedicated cultural assessment questionnaire that tailors the process to your specific needs. Learn more: https://olm-consulting.com/cultural-assessment-tools/
This workshop draws on Osnat Lautman’s two decades of global experience and her two books: Israeli Business Culture (an Amazon bestseller, translated into Chinese and Japanese) and Global Cultural Interplay (2025).
For more information, please contact Osnat Lautman at: 972-54-5452884 / [email protected]
