How to Foster Collaboration Across Cultures in Distributed Project Teams

The Digital Project Manager

In today's digitally connected world, the landscape of project management is evolving rapidly. International collaboration is increasingly becoming the norm, creating a dynamic where project teams span multiple work cultures and continents. This complex, yet exciting interplay of cultures presents both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for project management professionals.
Galen Low is joined by Yasmina Khelifi (Senior Project Manager) & Mayte Mata Sivera (Head of PMO) to explore some key aspects of international collaboration.

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Kapitel

1. How to Foster Collaboration Across Cultures in Distributed Project Teams (00:00:00)

2. Biggest Barriers in Remote Cross-Cultural Collaboration (00:01:21)

3. Creating a Safe and Inclusive Team Culture (00:04:46)

4. Strategies for Overcoming Language Barriers in Project Settings (00:10:11)

5. Learning About Different Work Cultures (00:14:21)

6. Mobilizing Cultural Awareness and Team Learning (00:23:06)

7. Storytime: Real-Life Cultural Challenges (00:25:36)

8. Final Thoughts and Takeaways (00:29:59)