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Cross-Cultural Challenges in Managing International Teams: How to Achieve Effective Collaboration
International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 151–157, 2026
https://doi.org/10.61030/VUQF2015
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In today's globalized world, effective management of international teams is one of the critical success factors for multinational companies. However, cross-cultural differences often become a source of misunderstandings, conflicts, and reduced productivity. This article analyzes managers' main challenges when working with international teams and suggests methods for overcoming them. The research aims to identify the vital cross-cultural barriers and examine approaches to managing international teams to improve their effectiveness. The study is based on a comparative analysis of literature, case studies from international companies, and intercultural models (Hofstede, Trompenaars). As a result, recommendations are provided for improving interaction between team members from different cultures.
Keywords: Cross-cultural management, international teams, cultural barriers, intercultural communication, effective collaboration
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Cross-Cultural Challenges in Managing International Teams: How to Achieve Effective Collaboration
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In today’s globalized world, effective management of international teams is one of the critical success factors for multinational companies. However, cross-cultural differences often become a source of misunderstandings, conflicts, and reduced productivity. This article analyzes managers’ main challenges when working with international teams and suggests methods for overcoming them. The research aims to identify the vital cross-cultural barriers and examine approaches to managing international teams to improve their effectiveness. The study is based on a comparative analysis of literature, case studies from international companies, and intercultural models (Hofstede, Trompenaars). As a result, recommendations are provided for improving interaction between team members from different cultures.
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Daria Tashchi, & Krystyna Tarasova (2026). Cross-Cultural Challenges in Managing International Teams: How to Achieve Effective Collaboration. International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.61030/VUQF2015
Daria Tashchi, & Krystyna Tarasova (2026) 'Cross-Cultural Challenges in Managing International Teams: How to Achieve Effective Collaboration', International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication, 2(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.61030/VUQF2015
Daria Tashchi, & Krystyna Tarasova. "Cross-Cultural Challenges in Managing International Teams: How to Achieve Effective Collaboration." International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication 2(1) (2026). https://doi.org/10.61030/VUQF2015
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