by Marcel Rietveld | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
1. Introduction Relocating senior European executives and professionals to the United States represents a significant investment. Yet research shows that up to 40% of international assignments fail, often due to cultural friction, misalignment, or personal stress....
by Marcel Rietveld | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Risk And Costs Of Failed Relocations International relocations are high stakes. Up to 40% of assignments fail prematurely, and even a “successful” relocation can fall short if the expat underperforms. A typical assignment costs around $300,000, but failure can...
by Marcel Rietveld | Feb 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the first part of this series, we explored the crucial distinction between importance and urgency, learning how to prioritize tasks that truly matter instead of constantly reacting to urgent demands. Now, let’s take the next step: transforming this understanding...
by Marcel Rietveld | Feb 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time. Many professionals struggle to balance urgent demands with their long-term goals, constantly putting out fires instead of making real progress. But what if you could shift from being...
by Marcel Rietveld | Feb 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Hitting the ground running”; a phrase I first encountered when I moved to the U.S. from Europe. At first, I was puzzled. If you hit the ground, wouldn’t it be wise to first look around and determine where you want to go before you actually start...
by Marcel Rietveld | Jan 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
At first glance, the claim that you can achieve any goal with a simple four-step process might seem ridiculous. How could something so straightforward possibly lead to success? Yet, it’s not ridiculous at all. Why? Because while the steps themselves are obvious, the...
