Turn Intercultural Challenges Into Strengths

AK Intercultural Solutions supports organisations in Germany and China in shaping effective intercultural collaboration – for strong teams and sustainable international results.

Avoid misunderstandings and friction in intercultural teams
Build reliable and effective cooperation with China
Deliver international projects successfully across cultures and distances

Companies and research institutions turn to me when international cooperation stalls or when new perspectives are required.

Do misunderstandings arise in international teams despite strong technical expertise?
Are cross-border projects losing momentum or impact?
Is collaboration with Chinese partners more challenging than expected?
Is there a lack of clarity regarding local, cultural or political contexts?

Successful international cooperation is built on cultural understanding.

This is where my work begins.
I support organisations in structuring international collaboration, building trust and delivering projects effectively across cultural boundaries.

Intercultural Team Collaboration

Effective collaboration starts with understanding.
I help teams communicate clearly, build trust and use cultural diversity as a resource.

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China Competence & Partnerships

Success in China requires insight, sensitivity and trust.
I provide orientation, connect partners and support organisations in navigating opportunities in the Chinese market with confidence.

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International Project Delivery

Cross-border projects combine opportunity and complexity.
I create structure, clarity and strong communication so international initiatives run smoothly..

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For more than 15 years, China has been my personal training ground for intercultural communication and change of perspective. During this time, I have coordinated international projects across academia, industry, research, marketing and the NGO sector.

Drawing on this experience and my commitment to intercultural work, I help organisations turn complexity into strength.

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Why Clients Trust My Work

Depth of experience

Over 15 years of hands-on experience in German–Chinese cooperation form the foundation of my work. I combine deep intercultural insight with a strong focus on practical application.

Strategic perspective​

I focus on the bigger picture. I translate complexity into clear options for action and support organisations in setting priorities and making international collaboration effective.

Tailored solutions

No two organisations are the same. I work with methods and formats that fit your goals, teams and structures.

Connected perspectives

My network spans business, academia and civil society in Germany, China and beyond. I connect people, knowledge and perspectives to enable cooperation that delivers results.

All projects that Dr Ketels was responsible for at MFC achieved remarkable results. Her expertise in market dynamics, intercultural management and branding for China was of exceptional value to our clients.

Marianne Friese
Founder and CEO of MFC

The training exceeded my expectations. It was engaging, well structured and highly practical. I gained valuable insights that I could immediately apply in my work. As a team, we have already implemented several elements that will strengthen our collaboration in the long term. Thank you for an excellent workshop.

Simon H.
Intercultural Training Participant

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