21st century managers are now required to expand and adapt ![Virtual-team](http://www.deborahswallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Virtual-team.jpg)
their leadership and communication skills to leading virtual cross-cultural teams. However, building and nurturing efficient intercultural and transnational teams are enough of a challenge without throwing in remote or virtual managing! The 21st century manager has to adapt in order to offer modern solutions to modern problems; in fact,s/he needs to become a global manager. So, what guide lines can I offer you to help you become a global manger with the ability to promote high performing virtual teams? What skills and attributes do you need in order to be effective?
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When working internationally, there are certain principles![celebrate your culture](http://www.deborahswallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/celebrate-your-culture.jpg)
that are good to remember:
- Acknowledge differences exist
- Understand and analyse why those differences exist
- Appreciate the unique values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours of different cultures
- Adapt your behaviour — including your cross-cultural communication style — to meet the needs of others.
- Be sensitive to feedback and adapt accordingly.
When things just don’t seem to be going right… Remember:
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