Knowing cultural differences when collaborating with teams in other countries is crucial for project success. Here are some things you should know when working with colleagues in Canada.
Corporate Etiquette in Canada
Canadians are conscientious of time, being punctual to both business and social occasions. Anticipate exchanging business cards, and consider something double sided to include your credentials in both French and English, specifically when doing business in Quebec. Academic degrees and titles are important.
Canadians get straight to the agenda items in business meetings, they expect organized presentations, a wise use of time and extraneous small talk isn’t necessary. Canada has several different regions with differing business practices, so research your project counterpart’s specific area for additional information.
Top 3 Project Management Applications for Canada
Choosing the right collaborative software is important for any project. Here are our recommendations for the best products for the Canadian market.
1 monday.com
monday.com Work OS is the project management software that helps you and your team plan, execute, and track projects and workflows in one collaborative space. Manage everything from simple to complex projects more efficiently with the help of visual boards, 200+ ready-made templates, clever no-code automations, and easy integrations. In addition, custom dashboards simplify reporting, so you can evaluate your progress and make data-driven decisions.
2 Wrike
Tackle complex projects with Wrike’s award-winning project management software. Break projects into simple steps, assign tasks to team members, and visualize progress with Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and calendars. Manage resource allocation and forecasting with software that’s easy to launch. Automation and AI features strip away time-consuming admin tasks so you can do the best work of your life. Streamline your practices, align your team, and ensure you hit deadlines and stay on budget.
3 Smartsheet
Smartsheet is an online work execution platform empowering organizations of all sizes to plan, manage, automate, and report on work. Over 80,000 brands rely on Smartsheet for project and work management.
Cloud Computing in Canada
Canada is 4th on the 2016 BSA Global Cloud Computing Scorecard, and one of the most improved countries. The higher rank is due to improvements in cybercrime, intellectual property and privacy legislation. Canadians have also enhanced their IT infrastructure.
Canada has recently upgraded its copyright protections as well. In addition, Canada is increasing broadband access across the country.
Wrap-Up
In general, Canadians are reserved and polite. Business meetings start on time, small talk is minimal, dress is conservative, and communication should be succinct. Canada has a great IT infrastructure and extensive broadband access, so selecting collaborative software should be easy.
Remember that there are several Canadian regions, and there may be additional cultural nuances to consider. Be sure to research your client’s specific locale before starting your project.
