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What challenges did Gabriela face when managing her team in Sweden?
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?
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?
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?
How did Gabriela's Swedish manager act towards her?
What did Gabriela do after becoming aware of the cultural differences with her team?
What did Gabriela do after becoming aware of the cultural differences with her team?
What did Gabriela's team express to her during their conversation about cultural differences?
What did Gabriela's team express to her during their conversation about cultural differences?
How did Gabriela adjust her management style to better fit the expectations of her team?
How did Gabriela adjust her management style to better fit the expectations of her team?
What was the result of Gabriela and her team adapting their way of working?
What was the result of Gabriela and her team adapting their way of working?
What was Gabriela able to do after effectively motivating her team?
What was Gabriela able to do after effectively motivating her team?
What was the main lesson learned from Gabriela's experience in managing her team in Sweden?
What was the main lesson learned from Gabriela's experience in managing her team in Sweden?
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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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