DFA Intercultural Global Solutions

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. 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, and culture guides.


dfa on the Radio

Listen to Dean's interview on the nationally broadcast radio show, "The Restaurant Guys", with Mark and Francis, as he talks about the importance of understanding how to build those all-important social relationships...over meals, and otherwise...when working across cultures around the world. You can listen to the interview [HERE].

New! CultureGuides© for Mobile

Country-specific guides offer practical and immediately usable tips for getting the most out of your business trip.

Travel Tips on CNN

Dean Foster hosts short, informative dialogs on global business and travel in key countries.

Try the CultureCompass© Demo

Our interactive cultural assessment tool covers more than 120 countries.