Inglés- B1.2  -Cultural expectations and leadership
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What challenges did Gabriela face when managing her team in Sweden?

  • Language barriers
  • Cultural differences (correct)
  • Time zone differences
  • Lack of resources
  • What was different about Gabriela's team in Sweden compared to her previous teams?

  • They had a flatter hierarchy (correct)
  • They spoke a different language
  • They had more resources
  • They were less productive
  • What was Gabriela's management style before coming to Sweden?

  • Hierarchical and directive (correct)
  • Collaborative and democratic
  • Laissez-faire
  • Authoritarian
  • How did Gabriela's Swedish manager act towards her?

    <p>Acted as a coach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gabriela do after becoming aware of the cultural differences with her team?

    <p>Had an open conversation with her team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gabriela's team express to her during their conversation about cultural differences?

    <p>They enjoyed having more room for initiative and creative freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Gabriela adjust her management style to better fit the expectations of her team?

    <p>She became more collaborative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Gabriela and her team adapting their way of working?

    <p>They were able to work together more effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Gabriela able to do after effectively motivating her team?

    <p>Achieve their goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main lesson learned from Gabriela's experience in managing her team in Sweden?

    <p>Cultural differences can be difficult to overcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Gabriela, a successful project manager from Brazil, was transferred to manage a team in Sweden.
    • She faced challenges in managing her team due to cultural differences in expectations.
    • Her team in Sweden had a flatter hierarchy and valued democratic decision-making.
    • Gabriela was used to a more hierarchical framework and a directive management style.
    • Her Swedish manager acted as a coach and encouraged Gabriela to come up with her own solutions.
    • Gabriela became aware of the cultural differences and had an open conversation with her team.
    • Her team expressed that they enjoyed having more room for initiative and creative freedom.
    • Gabriela adjusted her management style to better fit the expectations of her team.
    • With a better understanding of each other's behavior, Gabriela and her team were able to adapt their way of working.
    • Gabriela was then able to effectively motivate her team to achieve their goals.

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