""Language is the key to the world." - When reading this sentence we think: yes, of course. That's right. This statement was as true two hundred years ago as it is today. No, in fact it is even more relevant and more important today than ever before. Modern means of communication and the sheer endless mobility of merchandise, persons and services let individual locations become less and less important. It is rather the network of processes, procedures and flows of merchandise and money that counts today.

But wait a minute: what about "the" language?

Last November, while working as an interpreter at a business conference, I got introduced to the concept of a “business plan canvas.” I found this concept to be quite intriguing, not only for the start-up businesses that it is used in, but also for any other smaller business structure that, unlike large multi-national organizations (MNOs), cannot afford founding a legal entity dedicated solely to innovation, their mission being to develop and test new product and service concepts.

What is a business plan canvas (BPC)?

Both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting require maximum concentration. Studies have shown that the ability to concentrate decreases significantly after 30 minutes. For this reason, interpreters often take turns at face-to-face events after 30 minutes. But: As so often in life, the same applies here. It depends. In the case of a highly technical conference, interpreters may change after 20 or even 15 minutes. The higher the degree of technicality of an event ...

Simultaneous interpreters face a demanding task that requires high concentration, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the cultural nuances of the languages they translate. These professionals are the invisible mediators at international conferences, business meetings, diplomatic negotiations and ...