Nick Brieger has worked around the globe in the fields of language teaching and learning, communication, team building and intercultural training. He has worked with a wide range of major international organisations. In addition to his training activities, he is the author of more than 20 books in the field of language, communication and culture. Simon Sweeney is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at the Sheffield Business School. He has written numerous textbooks for international English and business communications skills. He began his ELT career with six years in Italy and Spain and since then has worked in a variety of teaching and training contexts in the UK with clients from across Europe, Japan, and China.