Quais são as estratégias de liderança mais eficazes para equipes internacionais?

The most effective leadership strategies for international teams are based on two simple insights: a. no culture or workstyle is superior to any other and b. it makes no sense to ask a fish to climb a tree. In Western countries there are many books on subjects like time management, setting timelines and milestones etc. However, depending on the situation, Trial and Error might turn out to be the better strategy. Therefore, listen to all ideas how to run the project in hand. Accordingly, know your team members and think carefully about who gets which task. "Fish" people are excellent in swimming and rushing around, but to climb a tree you better include a "Cat" person. Even better, give the job to a "Bird" and skip the climbing altogether.

Being mindful of time zone differences when scheduling meetings and setting deadlines. And facilitating cross-cultural learning opportunities within the team.

One thing I’ve found helpful. - visual storytelling. A graphic or two that can tell the story, align teams, and highlight milestones is key. It becomes your reference doc and reminder for all parties.

Trust and teamwork is the glue that holds international teams together. It is not easy in a virtual world to accomplish trust an teamwork, but virtual social activities are fantastic ways to foster those meaningful connections. I am curious, what are the most memorable team-building activity you've implemented or attended? Please feel free to share your insights. #TeamBuildingMagic

In my experience, the more flexible you are in your communications style, the more successful are to convey the messages. As in sales, it is important to get to know your audience to communicate most effectlively. I focus on active listening first, to learn more about the person and their medium of communication, what is important to them, how they think and react and then use a similar language to convey the message. Flexibility and communication on eye level is key in order to built a good rapport.

Empowering international teams with autonomy and flexibility is key. It's a delicate balance, isn't it? On one hand, it fosters creativity and individual ownership, but on the other, it poses challenges in terms of coordination. As a leader, understanding when to step in and when to let the team navigate is crucial. I'm curious, how do you strike that balance in your leadership approach? Any tips or experiences you'd like to share? Let's swap insights! #LeadershipJourney