Challenges in Managing Multicultural Project TeamsAbstract

Authors

  • Mateusz Juchniewicz Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie
  • Paweł Szewczyk Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33119/SIP.2024.199.6

Keywords:

project management, multicultural teams, international teams, dimensions of culture

Abstract

The presented article discusses the significance of multiculturalism in project management, particularly in the context of working in an international environment. Contemporary projects often require cross-cultural collaboration, which poses new challenges for managers, such as differing communication styles, motivational approaches, and conflict resolution strategies within teams from diverse cultural backgrounds. The authors emphasize that traditional management methods are not always effective in such an environment. This article provides a synthetic review of models for measuring cultural differences, such as those proposed by Hofstede, GLOBE, and Erin Meyer, which can help managers in effectively overseeing multicultural teams. Based on the review, the authors have formulated recommendations for managers of multicultural projects.

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Published

2025-02-18

How to Cite

Juchniewicz, M., & Szewczyk, P. (2025). Challenges in Managing Multicultural Project TeamsAbstract. Studies and Work of the Collegium of Management and Finance , (199), 119–138. https://doi.org/10.33119/SIP.2024.199.6

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