Intercultural Consulting and Training

Very helpful program - It really helped me prepare for a more realistic transition to a new country.
Carrie Teffner
Sara Lee

Intercultural Products and Online Services

Excellent program that will have an immediate benefit to my work and family experience in Tokyo, Japan.
William Pickrell
Albemarle

Learn About Cultures


This is my third cultural training and the best yet!
Tom Bennett
Dow Chemical

Dean Foster Associates is a global consultancy specializing in cross-cultural information, training and research.

Led by Dean Foster for more than twenty years, the DFA team and worldwide network provides intercultural global solutions for Fortune 500 companies and individuals, including assistance in global team-building; cross-cultural negotiations and communication; international family relocation; global strategic planning; and cultural business briefings on most major cultures.

DFA's up-to-date and practical cultural information is also available to international leisure travelers as well as individual business travelers through books, webinars, culture guides and other cultural learning products.

CONTACT US for more information about how we can help you reach your global business goals.


Dean Foster Videos

Dean Foster on CNN

Dean Foster hosts a number of short, informative dialogs on global business and travel. Featured on CNN Airport News and CNN.com

Dean Foster in "Growing Global"

Dean speaks about global etiquette in this 12-minute presentation.