Culture Woes

Leading a high-profile initiative can be daunting … even more so when you’re coordinating team members scattered around the globe. We help listeners tasked with getting the job done while navigating different languages, cultures and work styles. In honor of July 4th, the Cubicle Crew reminisces about the magic of fireworks.

Segments in this episode:

• We’re Not in Kansas Anymore - “Help! I’m about to lead a global initiative and this will be my first time traveling outside the U.S.”
• Here, There and Everywhere in New York- “I have real concerns about coordinating a virtual team … these people are based in 17 different countries!”
• This Week in Pyrotechnics: A bottle rocket is a small firework made of a cylindrical case filled with combustible material, attached to a guiding stick. The stick can be placed in a bottle or other vessel to help control the rocket's launch direction. Bottle rockets can be dangerous and are considered unguided missiles that can travel at speeds of almost 200 miles per hour.  These characteristics appeal to Jack and Tim; Chris … not so much.
• The Gist: “Top 10 Tips For Managing Multicultural Teams” by Mursal Hedayat (accessed via Chatterbox.com and originally published on Forbes.com)

We want to hear about the drama, the dilemmas, and the conundrums that you face at work! All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent.

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