Oceania
Australia — cultural profile
Australian culture is highly individualist (Hofstede 90) with very low power distance (38), high indulgence (71), and short-term orientation (21). Egalitarianism, dry humor, and 'no worries' pragmatism are cultural defaults.
Hofstede scores
- Individualism90/100
- Power distance38/100
- Uncertainty avoidance51/100
- Long-term orientation21/100
- Indulgence71/100
- Masculinity61/100
Cultural traits
- Egalitarianism — 'tall poppy' cut down
- Dry, self-deprecating humor
- Informality across seniority
- Outdoor and present-focused
Work style
Flat, direct, informal.
Communication style
Blunt, humorous, informal from the first meeting.
Decision-making
Pragmatic and quick.
Typical archetype
The Spontaneous Explorer
Lives in the present, trusts the unexpected.
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