{"id":6739,"date":"2022-07-21T14:59:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T18:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=6739"},"modified":"2023-12-11T12:21:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T17:21:39","slug":"build-stronger-successful-global-teams-using-dei-in-the-flow-of-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/build-stronger-successful-global-teams-using-dei-in-the-flow-of-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Build Stronger, Successful Global Teams Using DEI in the Flow of Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"The Diversity Movement has coached executives around the world, partnered with multinational organizations, and helped transform diverse teams across multiple industries. Every business leader, every client has asked the same question: How can I be more successful? \u201cWhat everybody wants to know is, how do I build a more productive, stronger team based on the talent that I have around me? And what are the challenges in getting that talent to work together?\u201d says Kurt Merriweather, vice president of products and innovation at The Diversity Movement (TDM). He and the rest of The Diversity Movement leadership team have the answers to those questions, and more. Their experiences with multinational companies inform their global diversity and inclusion expertise, which they now share with clients and partners. \u201cIt has broadened me as an individual to be able to work across boundaries, across cultures and be successful, because at the end of the day, we\\'re all trying to do well in our jobs,\u201d says Donald Thompson, CEO and co-founder of The Diversity Movement. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices create more efficient, innovative, and cohesive teams \u2013 wherever the business is located. Bangalore to Boston, Lisbon to Los Angeles \u2013 people are more willing and more able to work together if there is respect for diverse experiences and a willingness to understand these cultural differences. DEI practices strengthen that foundation of respect, enabling business relationships to mitigate and withstand any cross-cultural misunderstandings. Research highlights several areas where global organizations and their leaders might struggle: gaining buy-in from top leadership, communicating effectively, and fostering inclusive teams and workplaces. TDM products and expert consultants teach how to improve communication, find common ground, and foster cross-cultural relationships. DEI is important because it gets results. Breaking through barriers isn\u2019t easy, but there are real-world strategies to help build stronger, more productive multinational teams.\u00a0 TDM supports and trains leaders to become DEI champions Culture starts at the top. That\u2019s where DEI efforts should begin as well. As one recent PwC study shows, many global leaders could benefit from adopting diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.\u00a0 The 2021 survey included 4,500 respondents, from 47 countries and more than 25 industries. It suggests real change has been slowed by failure to hold top leaders accountable. Roughly 75% of companies report that DEI is a priority, yet 32% of employees at those companies say lack of inclusive policies are a barrier to their professional success. Just 25% of surveyed organizations have DEI goals for leaders, only 17% have a C-Suite level diversity role in place, and nearly 31% have no DEI leader at all. \u201cFor today\\'s leader, if you read data that says what people think is the most important characteristic, it\u2019s empathy. That means, as a leader, I need to spend time with the people who I work with and work for, so I can understand where they\\'re coming from, so I can make better decisions,\u201d says Merriweather, who has worked for global brands like Discovery, AOL, and Procter & Gamble. Leaders should also be evaluated on how they treat their team members and their team morale. Happy employees are 13% more productive, which translates to an extra 5.2 hours a week or more than 20 hours a month. Cheerful colleagues also drive better outcomes for their whole team, a fact that every leader should understand, says Thompson, who has worked with many multinational companies including KPIT, Fujifilm Diosynth, Lenovo, and Ingersoll Rand.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cWhen you have a higher performing team, you as a leader can spend time on things to grow the organization bigger and stronger, because your team works dynamically better together,\u201d he says. Thompson, an entrepreneur, public speaker, podcaster, Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and executive coach, also advises a number of global business leaders. He and the TDM team train leaders to shift their mindset from having to have all the answers, to figuring out the best answers together with their teams. This shift in thinking enables executives to get the most out of their teams. \u201cWhen leaders start to distribute responsibility, distribute decision-making to the rest of the folks on the team, an amazing thing starts to happen,\u201d Merriweather says. \u201cThey become more engaged. They become more invested in the outcome, because the leader isn\u2019t the one solely responsible for making the decision.\u201d Professional development with a DEI focus can help executives, leaders, and professionals of all sorts learn to supercharge their teams and unlock workplace excellence. TDM experts provide skill-based training that enable leaders to act with empathy, communicate effectively, and improve their impact throughout their career. Effective communication boosts productivity on global teams Effective communication, in particular, is a top concern for global teams, according to a 2020 survey from Globalization Partners Inc. Nearly half (46%) of the 1,725 surveyed employees report that email is their preferred method of communication, yet only 31% say that it is effective. Local culture and communication styles are also challenging to navigate, according to roughly 65% of respondents, particularly when a company operates in multiple countries. While email communication is convenient, especially when colleagues are in different time zones, it can be problematic. Different cultural norms can be especially off-putting in writing. For example, Americans usually start with a soft personal opening like, \u201cHope you are well\u201d or \u201cHappy Monday.\u201d Folks from other countries are often more direct in their emails \u2013 getting right to the point. \u201cIt always makes me laugh thinking how flowery we Americans are in our emails, and how sometimes we are offended when others are not,\u201d says Melanie Sanders, senior consultant at The Diversity Movement.\u00a0 \u201cTry to take being offended off the table when you\\'re communicating globally. Assume good intent. When somebody is coming into the conversation or into a situation, assume good intent. Sometimes it doesn\\'t work that way, but most of the time it does,\u201d says Sanders, who has facilitated executive leadership development programs for Fortune 100 companies in the U.S. and across Europe. \u201cPeople take things personally first,\u201d Thompson agrees. \u201cThat means we have to intentionally be more thoughtful in the other direction, in terms of how we communicate, in terms of written communication.\u201d\u00a0 Using redundant methods of communication is another way to ensure global colleagues are getting the intended message and both parties have the same understanding.\u00a0 \u201cYou\\'re gonna miss a lot of different clues and different things when you have a conversation, so follow up in email,\u201d Thompson says. \u201cWhen you have a long email, not a quick but a long email with substance, follow up with a conversation.\u201d Remote teams should also have their cameras on during virtual meetings, Sanders suggests. Someone might have a gruff voice, but their expression might be pleasant or playful. Seeing each other\u2019s faces helps improve communication and builds rapport with global colleagues.\u00a0 Curiosity about other cultures creates inclusive relationships Fostering inclusive workplaces is another challenge for multinational organizations, even though they have been successful in attracting diverse employees. According to a 2020 survey from Globalization Partners Inc., more than 90% of employees describe their company as diverse, but only 30% feel a sense of belonging.\u00a0 Working to understand another colleague\u2019s perspective is one of the best ways to promote belonging and foster an inclusive workplace. Being curious about other people and their culture can bring about phenomenal relationships and can smooth over any conversational missteps. \u201cGetting to the why behind what you see is one of the most important things when you\\'re trying to develop rapport with someone,\u201d says Merriweather. He recalls a meeting where the topic of \u2018office housework\u2019 came up, how it was inappropriate to expect women employees to make the coffee or order refreshments for meetings. One man who was from Asia, responded, \u201cI miss the good old days,\u201d a comment that was jarring in the context. Instead of taking offense, Merriweather asked about the man\u2019s upbringing and his cultural background. Continuing the conversation allowed Merriweather to explain how a new mindset could lead to a more inclusive workplace. Sanders says curiosity has also been useful when she\u2019s been in a different country. Sanders was leading a professional development program in Prague, and as a Black woman, she recalls getting more attention than usual because of her race.\u00a0 \u201cI could have been very offended by the glances and the weird stares and the awkward silences,\u201d Sanders says. \u201cInstead, I realized that they were trying to be offensive. They were more curious and taken aback by something that they didn\\'t see very often. And that something was me.\u201d\u00a0 Instead of ignoring the attention, she initiated conversations with people, asking about local architecture, tours, and food. Sanders also stressed how important it is to do preliminary research on the country you are visiting. \u201cYou\\'re going to their country, you need to know their customs,\u201d she says. \u201cYou need to know their rules, and regulations. What holidays do they think are special? Are there certain things that we typically do that they would find offensive?\u201d Trusted colleagues can also be a valuable resource, especially if they are from the country you are visiting. Earlier in his career, Thompson was on an international sales team, and he recalls the extensive research he conducted before visiting each new country. He queried his own team members, and he reached out to the people he was scheduled to meet with. \u201cI made sure I crafted emails of introduction. We got to know family and perspective and where they\\'re from and how long they\\'d been with their respective companies, before the meeting took place,\u201d Thompson says on The Donald Thompson Podcast. \u201cWhen I landed in, for example Munich, Germany, I was not meeting people for the very first time. I was talking with colleagues that I developed some level of relationship with. It was, \u2018It\\'s so nice to meet you in person,\u2019 versus just \u2018So nice to meet you.\u2019\u201d\u00a0 Simple, direct, and inclusive language eliminates confusion Ample research and attention to detail should extend to the language you use. In global business communication, it\u2019s imperative to recognize that your Western viewpoint isn\u2019t universal.\u00a0 Jackie Ferguson, head of content and programming at The Diversity Movement, says some common American expressions are particularly confusing, and she describes a meeting where the speaker included a well-known sports reference.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201c\u2018That was a home run\u2019 is something you often hear in business, when it\\'s not actually a home run. It\u2019s something that went well. That was said in a meeting with people who were not from the United States, and there were just confused expressions,\u201d says Ferguson, who holds a Global DEI certification and co-authored The Inclusive Language Handbook.\u00a0 \u201cYou want to be careful about using acronyms and idioms and things that may be misunderstood across cultures.\u201d Even when team members speak the same language, communication gaffes can happen. A company Ferguson worked for was bought by a company based in India, and during one meeting, the conversation turned to the Diwali holiday and whether the celebration would include fireworks. However, the Indian team used the British term for pyrotechnics, \u2018crackers.\u2019 \u201cPeople in the American office, a couple of them, were really offended by that. And even though the word meant something totally different, and it was clear what they were talking about, it still was off-putting to people,\u201d she says. \u201cYou have to also just be aware of words that mean different things in different cultures.\u201d Ferguson has seen the difference that inclusive language awareness, in tandem with unconscious bias training, can make. With respectful guidelines and practice, diverse teams can become more productive, communicate better, and interact more authentically. The most important aspects of any DEI strategy are to be aware of the end goal, practice the proven tools, and be curious about other people. \u201cPoliteness is universal. A smile is universal and a thoughtful curiosity of what is appropriate is almost always welcomed,\u201d Thompson says. \u201cBeing humble and not thinking you know all the answers, but really asking questions about what will land well is something that\\'s really, really important.\u201d\u00a0 Interested in taking a deeper dive on multinational DEI? You can watch this full executive roundtable chat with a subscription to DEI Navigator, powered by The Diversity Movement. Amber Keister is a Content Writer and Editor at The Diversity Movement. She has spent more than 20 years as a journalist for publications throughout the South. Connect with her on Linkedin.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n     <\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Diversity Movement has coached executives around the world, partnered with multinational organizations, and helped transform diverse teams across multiple industries. Every business leader, every client has asked the same question: How can I be more successful?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat everybody wants to know is, how do I build a more productive, stronger team based on the talent that I have around me? And what are the challenges in getting that talent to work together?\u201d says Kurt Merriweather, vice president of products and innovation at The Diversity Movement (TDM).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He and the rest of The Diversity Movement leadership team have the answers to those questions, and more. Their experiences with multinational companies inform their global diversity and inclusion expertise, which they now share with clients and partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6740\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6740 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wide-Shot-DT-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Kurt Merriweather, Melanie Sanders, Donald Thompson, and Jackie Ferguson discuss global DEI around a conference table\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wide-Shot-DT-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wide-Shot-DT-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wide-Shot-DT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wide-Shot-DT-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Wide-Shot-DT.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kurt Merriweather, Melanie Sanders, Donald Thompson, and Jackie Ferguson discuss global DEI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt has broadened me as an individual to be able to work across boundaries, across cultures and be successful, because at the end of the day, we&#8217;re all trying to do well in our jobs,\u201d says Donald Thompson, CEO and co-founder of The Diversity Movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices create more efficient, innovative, and cohesive teams \u2013 wherever the business is located. Bangalore to Boston, Lisbon to Los Angeles \u2013 people are more willing and more able to work together if there is respect for diverse experiences and a willingness to understand these cultural differences. DEI practices strengthen that foundation of respect, enabling business relationships to mitigate and withstand any cross-cultural misunderstandings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research highlights several areas where global organizations and their leaders might struggle: gaining buy-in from top leadership, communicating effectively, and fostering inclusive teams and workplaces. TDM products and expert consultants teach how to improve communication, find common ground, and foster cross-cultural relationships. DEI is important because it gets results. Breaking through barriers isn\u2019t easy, but there are real-world strategies to help build stronger, more productive multinational teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>TDM supports and trains leaders to become DEI champions<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture starts at the top. That\u2019s where DEI efforts should begin as well. As one recent PwC study shows, many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/gx\/en\/services\/people-organisation\/global-diversity-and-inclusion-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">global leaders could benefit from adopting diversity, equity, and inclusion practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2021 survey included 4,500 respondents, from 47 countries and more than 25 industries. It suggests real change has been slowed by failure to hold top leaders accountable. Roughly 75% of companies report that DEI is a priority, yet 32% of employees at those companies say lack of inclusive policies are a barrier to their professional success. Just 25% of surveyed organizations have DEI goals for leaders, only 17% have a C-Suite level diversity role in place, and nearly 31% have no DEI leader at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6741 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kurt-screengrab-1-300x281.jpg\" alt=\"Kurt Merriweather speaking\" width=\"300\" height=\"281\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kurt-screengrab-1-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kurt-screengrab-1-600x562.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kurt-screengrab-1.jpg 728w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/281;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFor today&#8217;s leader, if you read data that says what people think is the most important characteristic, it\u2019s empathy. That means, as a leader, I need to spend time with the people who I work with and work for, so I can understand where they&#8217;re coming from, so I can make better decisions,\u201d says Merriweather, who has worked for global brands like Discovery, AOL, and Procter &amp; Gamble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaders should also be evaluated on how they treat their team members and their team morale. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/news\/2019-10-24-happy-workers-are-13-more-productive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy employees are 13% more productive,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which translates to an extra 5.2 hours a week or more than 20 hours a month. Cheerful colleagues also drive better outcomes for their whole team, a fact that every leader should understand, says Thompson, who has worked with many multinational companies including KPIT, Fujifilm Diosynth, Lenovo, and Ingersoll Rand.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen you have a higher performing team, you as a leader can spend time on things to grow the organization bigger and stronger, because your team works dynamically better together,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thompson, an entrepreneur, public speaker, podcaster, Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and executive coach, also advises a number of global business leaders. He and the TDM team train leaders to shift their mindset from having to have all the answers, to figuring out the best answers together with their teams. This shift in thinking enables executives to get the most out of their teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen leaders start to distribute responsibility, distribute decision-making to the rest of the folks on the team, an amazing thing starts to happen,\u201d Merriweather says. \u201cThey become more engaged. They become more invested in the outcome, because the leader isn\u2019t the one solely responsible for making the decision.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/professional-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional development with a DEI focus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help executives, leaders, and professionals of all sorts learn to supercharge their teams and unlock workplace excellence. TDM experts provide skill-based training that enable leaders to act with empathy, communicate effectively, and improve their impact throughout their career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8878 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. Click here to learn more.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/341;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Effective communication boosts productivity on global teams<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective communication, in particular, is a top concern for global teams, according to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/global-teams-struggling-to-feel-connected-to-hq-according-to-new-research-by-globalization-partners-301028878.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 survey from Globalization Partners Inc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Nearly half (46%) of the 1,725 surveyed employees report that email is their preferred method of communication, yet only 31% say that it is effective. Local culture and communication styles are also challenging to navigate, according to roughly 65% of respondents, particularly when a company operates in multiple countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While email communication is convenient, especially when colleagues are in different time zones, it can be problematic. Different cultural norms can be especially off-putting in writing. For example, Americans usually start with a soft personal opening like, \u201cHope you are well\u201d or \u201cHappy Monday.\u201d Folks from other countries are often more direct in their emails \u2013 getting right to the point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6742 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/melanie-and-kurt-1-2-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"Melanie Sanders speaking\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/melanie-and-kurt-1-2-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/melanie-and-kurt-1-2-600x488.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/melanie-and-kurt-1-2.jpg 647w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/244;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt always makes me laugh thinking how flowery we Americans are in our emails, and how sometimes we are offended when others are not,\u201d says Melanie Sanders, senior consultant at The Diversity Movement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTry to take being offended off the table when you&#8217;re communicating globally. Assume good intent. When somebody is coming into the conversation or into a situation, assume good intent. Sometimes it doesn&#8217;t work that way, but most of the time it does,\u201d says Sanders, who has facilitated executive leadership development programs for Fortune 100 companies in the U.S. and across Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPeople take things personally first,\u201d Thompson agrees. \u201cThat means we have to intentionally be more thoughtful in the other direction, in terms of how we communicate, in terms of written communication.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using redundant methods of communication is another way to ensure global colleagues are getting the intended message and both parties have the same understanding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou&#8217;re gonna miss a lot of different clues and different things when you have a conversation, so follow up in email,\u201d Thompson says. \u201cWhen you have a long email, not a quick but a long email with substance, follow up with a conversation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote teams should also have their cameras on during virtual meetings, Sanders suggests. Someone might have a gruff voice, but their expression might be pleasant or playful. Seeing each other\u2019s faces helps improve communication and builds rapport with global colleagues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Curiosity about other cultures creates inclusive relationships<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fostering inclusive workplaces is another challenge for multinational organizations, even though they have been successful in attracting diverse employees. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/global-teams-struggling-to-feel-connected-to-hq-according-to-new-research-by-globalization-partners-301028878.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 survey from Globalization Partners Inc.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, more than 90% of employees describe their company as diverse, but only 30% feel a sense of belonging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working to understand another colleague\u2019s perspective is one of the best ways to promote belonging and foster an inclusive workplace. Being curious about other people and their culture can bring about phenomenal relationships and can smooth over any conversational missteps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGetting to the why behind what you see is one of the most important things when you&#8217;re trying to develop rapport with someone,\u201d says Merriweather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He recalls a meeting where the topic of \u2018office housework\u2019 came up, how it was inappropriate to expect women employees to make the coffee or order refreshments for meetings. One man who was from Asia, responded, \u201cI miss the good old days,\u201d a comment that was jarring in the context. Instead of taking offense, Merriweather asked about the man\u2019s upbringing and his cultural background. Continuing the conversation allowed Merriweather to explain how a new mindset could lead to a more inclusive workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanders says curiosity has also been useful when she\u2019s been in a different country. Sanders was leading a professional development program in Prague, and as a Black woman, she recalls getting more attention than usual because of her race.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI could have been very offended by the glances and the weird stares and the awkward silences,\u201d Sanders says. \u201cInstead, I realized that they were trying to be offensive. They were more curious and taken aback by something that they didn&#8217;t see very often. And that something was me.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of ignoring the attention, she initiated conversations with people, asking about local architecture, tours, and food. Sanders also stressed how important it is to do preliminary research on the country you are visiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou&#8217;re going to their country, you need to know their customs,\u201d she says. \u201cYou need to know their rules, and regulations. What holidays do they think are special? Are there certain things that we typically do that they would find offensive?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trusted colleagues can also be a valuable resource, especially if they are from the country you are visiting. Earlier in his career, Thompson was on an international sales team, and he recalls the extensive research he conducted before visiting each new country. He queried his own team members, and he reached out to the people he was scheduled to meet with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6743 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DT-Close-up-1-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Thompson speaking\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DT-Close-up-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DT-Close-up-1.jpg 565w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/240;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI made sure I crafted emails of introduction. We got to know family and perspective and where they&#8217;re from and how long they&#8217;d been with their respective companies, before the meeting took place,\u201d Thompson says on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donaldthompson.com\/podcasts\/the-donald-thompson-podcast\/improve-your-readiness-for-international-business-relationships-mini-episode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Donald Thompson Podcast.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cWhen I landed in, for example Munich, Germany, I was not meeting people for the very first time. I was talking with colleagues that I developed some level of relationship with. It was, \u2018It&#8217;s so nice to meet you in person,\u2019 versus just \u2018So nice to meet you.\u2019\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Simple, direct, and inclusive language eliminates confusion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ample research and attention to detail should extend to the language you use. In global business communication, it\u2019s imperative to recognize that your Western viewpoint isn\u2019t universal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jackie Ferguson, head of content and programming at The Diversity Movement, says some common American expressions are particularly confusing, and she describes a meeting where the speaker included a well-known sports reference.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c\u2018That was a home run\u2019 is something you often hear in business, when it&#8217;s not actually a home run. It\u2019s something that went well. That was said in a meeting with people who were not from the United States, and there were just confused expressions,\u201d says Ferguson, who holds a Global DEI certification and co-authored <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theinclusivelanguagehandbook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Inclusive Language Handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou want to be careful about using acronyms and idioms and things that may be misunderstood across cultures.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even when team members speak the same language, communication gaffes can happen. A company Ferguson worked for was bought by a company based in India, and during one meeting, the conversation turned to the Diwali holiday and whether the celebration would include fireworks. However, the Indian team used the British term for pyrotechnics, \u2018crackers.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6744 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jackie-f-2-276x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jackie Ferguson speaking\" width=\"276\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jackie-f-2-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jackie-f-2.jpg 584w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 276px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 276\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPeople in the American office, a couple of them, were really offended by that. And even though the word meant something totally different, and it was clear what they were talking about, it still was off-putting to people,\u201d she says. \u201cYou have to also just be aware of words that mean different things in different cultures.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ferguson has seen the difference that inclusive language awareness, in tandem with unconscious bias training, can make. With respectful guidelines and practice, diverse teams can become more productive, communicate better, and interact more authentically. The most important aspects of any DEI strategy are to be aware of the end goal, practice the proven tools, and be curious about other people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPoliteness is universal. A smile is universal and a thoughtful curiosity of what is appropriate is almost always welcomed,\u201d Thompson says. \u201cBeing humble and not thinking you know all the answers, but really asking questions about what will land well is something that&#8217;s really, really important.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Interested in taking a deeper dive on multinational DEI? You can watch this full executive roundtable chat with a subscription to <a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/dei-navigator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DEI Navigator<\/a>, powered by The Diversity Movement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8045 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-1024x85.png\" alt=\"Display ad for TDM Library. 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