Osnat Lautman, at The Blogs

Mar 2, 2023, 11:16 AM

I am often asked about the status of women in Israel. And based on how these discussions play out, I’ve come to realize that others consider Israeli women to be more dominant than they actually are and to have...

May 24, 2022, 10:13 AM

Olim2Tech: Using the Advantages of a Global Mindset While Building your Tech Career

The Israeli melting pot is a great example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. I can’t overemphasize how much we need not only Olim (immigrants to Israel) but also the advantages they bring with...

Apr 4, 2021, 3:23 PM

Basic Hebrew Phrases and Slang You Should Know in Israel

Basic Hebrew Phrases and Slang You Should Know in Israel It’s valuable for expats and immigrants to learn their host country’s language, for the sake of: Breaking the ice Understanding the local culture Being respected by people Building relationships In other...

Jan 12, 2021, 2:58 PM

A Guide to Asynchronous Communication for Israeli Global Companies

The awful coronavirus pandemic has improved our ability to work remotely, become more efficient and – to the surprise of many – even be more productive, due to no longer wasting time on commuting, face-to-face meetings and non-work-related banter...

Jun 24, 2020, 11:30 AM

Working with Israelis? Here are 5 tips to remember….

Quora is a website where questions are asked and answered by its community of users. A man who works in Silicon Valley asked, “Why are Israeli people so hard to work with? I know three or four Israelis. One...

Apr 13, 2020, 2:39 PM

Diversity Among Israelis

Research on cultures deals with large groups, and therefore relies on generalizations. However, every society has members who do not fit the overall cultural mold. In each culture, there will always be those who behave somewhat differently. In Israel, according...

Mar 18, 2020, 11:49 AM

The Coronavirus Outbreak from the Israeli Perspective

The consequences of the novel coronavirus are endless. It is now a global pandemic. Stocks are dropping dramatically, populations are in mass hysteria, travel restrictions have been put into place and people are struggling to keep themselves safe from...

Dec 30, 2019, 9:08 PM

8 Practical Tips for Israelis Working with People from Other Cultures

8 Practical Tips for Israelis Working with People from Other Cultures Two ears, one mouth: God gave us two ears and one mouth – so we could use them accordingly and listen twice as much as we speak. In business...

Jul 1, 2019, 10:18 AM

WIX Case Study- How Do You Keep Up Innovation?

WIX Case Study – How Do You Keep Up Innovation When the Company Grows? Israel has been considered the “start-up nation” since 2009, but the small companies from back then have either gotten larger or been acquired by megacorporations. Now...

May 13, 2019, 2:58 PM

The Human Aspect of M&A

‘Mergers and Acquisitions’ is abbreviated as M&A, but those initials could just as easily stand for the ‘Morning After.’ Because, just like with any new relationship, on the very next day so many significant issues can start popping up,...

About Me

I’m an intercultural expert. The Founder of OLM-Consulting and the author of the Amazon bestselling book ‘Israeli Business Culture’. I’m passionate about cultures, connecting humans and breaking through culture barriers. I also created the ISRAELI™ model of Israeli business characteristics (Informal, Straightforward, Risk-Taking, Ambitious, Entrepreneurial, Loud, Improvisational) to reveal the foundations of the Israeli innovative culture. I supports many organizations and individuals to effectively connect and engage with Israelis, avoid misunderstanding and maximize the value of combining the innovative Israeli spirit into a multi culture environment.