Culture is but one facet of global project management. Culture is intangible and perhaps more theoretical than the practical day-to-day issue that the project manager will face. Everything that a project team does in the course of executing the project will involve practical differences that may well lead teams to struggle. It is useful for project managers to remember that when it comes to daily life, there is no single way of doing things that should be considered “the right way.” Flexibility is always recommended when encountering and working with local norms. The saying “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” was quoted for a reason, and the reason is that fitting in to the extent possible in following local norms ...
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