Amanda Dunkel-Grimus

Amanda Dunkel-Grimus is a Lecturer at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. She works as a trainer and consultant independently and for 5p Consulting, focusing on intercultural management, leadership, and conflict management in culturally mixed teams.

• Education: Studied business administration at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and ESSCA Angers (France). Completed her dissertation on intercultural management, analyzing the effectiveness of Spanish, German, and Austrian cultural norms according to Alexander Thomas.

Research Interests: Centered on intercultural teams, cultural awareness training, leadership and conflict management in mixed teams, communication strategies, and culture-specific training for European target countries. Her work emphasizes team development and meeting moderation across diverse cultural contexts.

Publications & Presentations: Her research explores the impact of cultural standards on teamwork, collective culture shock, acculturation strategies, and international experience schemes in Europe. She has presented at conferences such as the Academy of Management and IACCM, with publications in journals like Journal of Cross-Cultural Competence & Management and Journal for East European Management Studies.

Professional Affiliations: Co-founder of 5p-Consulting GmbH (2003) and affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Institute for Behavioral Science-Oriented Management.