I have my fair bit of exposure across the globe. And while I did try to equip myself with intercultural acclimatization courses, what I learnt working together as a team has had a huge impact on me.

Let me tell you this,” I am done” could mean completely different things for different countries. In some cases, it could mean completing the task exactly as per requirements, in other cases it could vary from a mismatch between requirements and deliverables to totally missing the expectations.

So, business leaders who get thrown amid varying cultures and backgrounds must be on top of this. They must quickly understand these, navigate smartly through the maze of intercultural differences. Simultaneously you must make yourself appealing to work with different audiences. While understanding others is key, how you make yourself adaptable and relevant will be equally important.