3 Things That Can Help Executives Ensure The Success Of Their Global Teams

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2. 3 3 T Th hi in ngs gs T Th ha at t C Ca an n H He el lp p E Ex xe ecu S Su ucce cces ss s O Of f T Th he ei ir r G Gl lo oba cut tiv ive es s E En ns su ur re e T Th he e bal l T Te ea am ms s Extensive globalization, combined with the need for businesses to expand their reach into new markets and the growth of flexible workplaces, has resulted in the evolution of teams comprising of professionals from diverse cultural and national backgrounds. According to the experts from leading recruitment firms in China, driving such multinational teams to success can prove to be a major challenge. E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

3. 3 3 T Th hi in ngs gs T Th ha at t C Ca an n H He el lp p E Ex xe ecu S Su ucce cces ss s O Of f T Th he ei ir r G Gl lo oba cut tiv ive es s E En ns su ur re e T Th he e bal l T Te ea am ms s There has been a considerable change in the way people work together in modern times. This is mainly due to the vast diversity of thought processes and work cultures amongst the team members. However, by keeping the below discussed three important things in mind, top executives heading such multinational teams, can effectively overcome this challenge. E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A within an organization

4. 3 3 T Th hi in ngs gs T Th ha at t C Ca an n H He el lp p E Ex xe ecu S Su ucce cces ss s O Of f T Th he ei ir r G Gl lo oba cut tiv ive es s E En ns su ur re e T Th he e bal l T Te ea am ms s 1. Building Trust With And Within The Team The first and the most important thing for the executive leaders need to focus on is to build trust with the team and within the team. They need to take the necessary steps to win the trust of every single member or the team. At the same time, they need to work towards building the trust of the team members on each other. E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

5. 3 3 T Th hi in ngs gs T Th ha at t C Ca an n H He el lp p E Ex xe ecu S Su ucce cces ss s O Of f T Th he ei ir r G Gl lo oba cut tiv ive es s E En ns su ur re e T Th he e bal l T Te ea am ms s In this context, the executive leaders need to look out for the personal and professional well-being of the individual members and the team as a whole. In addition, opportunities for the members to understand each other and share their knowledge and experience. Both these activities go a long way in creating a strong and united team irrespective of the diversity of its members. they need to provide E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

6. 3 3 T Th hi in ngs gs T Th ha at t C Ca an n H He el lp p E Ex xe ecu S Su ucce cces ss s O Of f T Th he ei ir r G Gl lo oba cut tiv ive es s E En ns su ur re e T Th he e bal l T Te ea am ms s 2. Make Efforts To Understand The Cultural Differences One of the biggest hindrances that the executives face in their trust-building efforts is their limited understanding of the cultural backgrounds of individual team members. This might derail even the most well- thought-of team building efforts lead to a significant reduction in its overall efficiency. E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

7. 3 3 T Th hi in ngs gs T Th ha at t C Ca an n H He el lp p E Ex xe ecu S Su ucce cces ss s O Of f T Th he ei ir r G Gl lo oba cut tiv ive es s E En ns su ur re e T Th he e bal l T Te ea am ms s That is why it is important for the executive leaders to make sincere efforts towards gaining at least some basic information about the cultural backgrounds of their individual team members. This can provide them with key information about the best ways of dealing with the team members and building a motivating work environment. In fact, the leading executive search firms in China give preference to candidates showing a willingness to make such efforts for team building. E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

8. 3 3 T Th hi in ngs gs T Th ha at t C Ca an n H He el lp p E Ex xe ecu S Su ucce cces ss s O Of f T Th he ei ir r G Gl lo oba cut tiv ive es s E En ns su ur re e T Th he e bal l T Te ea am ms s 3. Motivate The Team To Follow A Single Corporate Culture While understanding the cultural differences of team members is of great significance for the executive leaders, they should try to unite the team under a single corporate culture. However, in order to do so, it is important to first familiarize the team members with the key aspects of the company culture. E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

9. 3 3 T Th hi in ngs gs T Th ha at t C Ca an n H He el lp p E Ex xe ecu S Su ucce cces ss s O Of f T Th he ei ir r G Gl lo oba cut tiv ive es s E En ns su ur re e T Th he e bal l T Te ea am ms s The professional consultants from the top executive search firms in China are of the opinion that the executive leaders should focus on the cultural aspects that are common between the organization and the background of the individual team members. Furthermore, it will help alleviate the tensions among team members as they will be focused on understanding and following promoted by executive leaders. the corporate culture E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A