Author: Rebekah Peterman

During this series, we’ve discovered similarities and differences in business cultures around the world, and noted things to take into account when collaborating with foreign colleagues. Here is a summary of things Project Managers should keep in mind when leading international teams. Working with foreign business partners can expand your knowledge and improve your management…

Working abroad with international partners can be a great way to learn and grow as a Project Manager. Here are some things to know when collaborating with businesses in Uruguay. Corporate Etiquette in Uruguay Make sure you’re on time, but allow a few minutes for your Uruguayan counterparts to begin. Once they do, prepare for…

The cultural nuances of your foreign business partners may affect how you approach managing your project. Here are some tips for collaborating with team members in Hong Kong. Corporate Etiquette in Hong Kong Your Hong Kong partners are well-educated and possess an enterprising professional environment. You should be punctual, expect a leadership style like the…

Traveling to another country for business affords you the opportunity to observe cultural differences that can inform your leadership style. Here are some things to know when collaborating with partners in Luxembourg. Corporate Etiquette in Luxembourg Punctuality is very important to your Luxembourger counter parts, so be sure you’re on time. Meetings don’t last long,…

When you travel abroad as a project manager, you can learn so much when conducting business in other countries. Here are some things to consider when teaming up with colleagues in Taiwan. Corporate Etiquette in Taiwan Your Taiwanese partners observe a soft start to business meetings, so they may start a little early or a…

Taking cultural nuances and differences into account when working with international project teams will help enable a positive partnership. Here are some things to know when collaborating with colleagues in Paraguay. Corporate Etiquette in Paraguay Your Paraguayan teammates expect you to be on time, but you can anticipate their being fashionably late for your business…

Exchanging ideas with foreign business partners can provide new perspectives for a project manager. Here are some things to keep in mind when collaborating with teammates in the Netherlands. Corporate Etiquette in the Netherlands Your Dutch counterparts are punctual for business meetings, and expect the same from you. Being on time, prepared, and meeting deadlines…

Conducting business with overseas project teams can be a great opportunity to learn about new cultures. Here are some things to know when working with business partners in Ecuador. Corporate Etiquette in Ecuador Be on time for meetings, but your Ecuadorian team mates may arrive fashionably late up to 20 minutes after the set time.…

Foreign team members can teach you a lot when you manage projects for clients overseas. Here are some things to know when working with colleagues in Ireland. Corporate Etiquette in Ireland You should always be punctual, but your Irish colleagues don’t take meeting times too seriously. Good connections are important, and a third party recommendation…

Managing global projects can provide great insight into how other countries conduct business. Here are some things to know when working with teammates in Chile. Corporate Etiquette in Chile You’ll notice that among the South American countries, Chile has a more conventional business environment, but Chileans still prefer a laid back pace compared to North…