How to be heard in a global meeting is something that is asked every day in every country. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is more common than ever for professionals to take part in meetings with people from different backgrounds, languages and cultures. With this comes both opportunity and complexity. How can you … Read more
This article focuses on 12 ways for native English speakers to be clearer when speaking with non-native English speakers. Why should you want to be clearer in your communications with your non-native English-speaking colleagues? Why should the native English-speaking leader want to improve communications with non-native speakers? Reasons for native English speakers to be clearer … Read more
6 March 2025|communication skills, intercultural, leadership skills Explain culture to enrich your global team If you are working in or leading a diverse team, how can you explain culture and lead by example? How can you ensure that your colleagues are enriched through learning about each other so potential misunderstandings and conflict are reduced? How … Read more
6 February 2025|leadership skills There is a lot to navigate when building a team and creating a team spirit. This is even more so when your team is diverse in terms of culture and time zones. Your virtual open door If you were all in the same location and same office, then you could have a … Read more
9 October 2024|communication skills, intercultural, leadership skills Deadlines. Leading a team globally presents challenges whatever your industry, whatever your location, whatever the team size and how experienced you as the team leader are. A lot of the challenges and issues are the same whether you have team members from only a few countries, one specific … Read more
29 April 2024|leadership skills Create space for everyone in your global team Thank you for the comments on my recent article – How to team lead across continents and time zones. There was a key theme in the feedback from people working in English speaking global teams. Those members with English not as their first … Read more
28 March 2024|leadership skills There are always challenges in leading a team well, but what can you do to ease those challenges connected with geographical locations as a team lead? What can you do as a team lead to negate the challenges connected with your teams geography? Practical tips for a team lead. How to … Read more
19 January 2024|intercultural, leadership skills Caroline Gregory How to use Your Honesty for Global Success If you look at someone who is successful globally and communicates well with all cultures, there is one thing which stands out. The one thing is their honesty. They are honest in terms of being accepting and having humility. … Read more
8 January 2024|intercultural, leadership skills Caroline Gregory Three things to do consistently Here are the three things which I have seen consistently in the outstanding global leaders: interest in everyone, tolerance, and generosity. These three things, after many decades and many thousands of people met in the training room, I often consider make the best … Read more
