Understanding cultural differences has a clear purpose: to improve cross-border collaboration. Choose a topic. Currently there are ten. Topics
If you are newly-formed cross-border team, begin with Step 1. If you are an existing team, it might be helpful to first assess the situation. Assess
Step 1 – Learn
The first step is to understand cultural differences. To go deep. By addressing three key questions. Learning is the foundation for discussion. Learn
Step 2 – Discuss
The second step is to discuss the influence of those differences on your cross-border collaboration. Discussing is the bridge from learning to applying. Discuss
Step 3 – Apply
The third step is to apply your deeper understanding of culture to your work. This is about improving collaboration. About success. Together as colleagues. Apply
If at the beginning you prefer some guidance, that’s fine, too. Guidance
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