• Adaptability and Execution in Global Remote Teams with Enrico Menichetti

  • Dec 9 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
  • Podcast

Adaptability and Execution in Global Remote Teams with Enrico Menichetti

  • Summary

  • Wayne Turmel interviews Enrico Menichetti, head of Latin America and the Caribbean at VFS Global. They explore the intricacies of leading international remote teams and the cultural nuances of remote work in Latin America. Enrico shares his insights on self-awareness, cultural adaptability, and building trust across borders. Key Takeaways Embrace Cultural Immersion: To lead effectively across cultures, immerse yourself in the local culture and show genuine curiosity about your team's environment and experiences.Prioritize Self-Awareness: Understanding your own strengths, biases, and leadership style is the foundation for connecting with and managing diverse teams.Adapt Leadership Styles: Avoid a one-size-fits-all approach; tailor your leadership to the cultural norms and communication preferences of your team members.Build Trust Before Efficiency: Focus on creating genuine connections and trust within your team before jumping into quick, transactional communication.Set the Stage for Collaboration: Start meetings with cameras on and create space for all team members to share their perspectives, respecting cultural differences in communication styles.Focus on Execution: Foster a culture of getting things done by encouraging accountability and aligning team goals with individual contributions.Lean into Discomfort: Take calculated risks and embrace challenges to grow as a leader, especially in unfamiliar or cross-cultural settings.Address Conflict Thoughtfully: Recognize that conflict resolution varies across cultures; find a balance that respects individual approaches while maintaining harmony. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Meet Enrico Menichetti and VFS Global 2:52 Remote Work Trends in Latin America 5:14 Importance of Cultural Immersion in Leadership 8:36 Navigating Conflict in Multicultural Teams 11:15 Building Genuine Connections in Remote Teams 13:32 Leadership Challenges in New Environments 16:37 Advice for Aspiring Leaders Related Episodes The CEO’s Guide to Thriving with a Global Remote Team with Anatoliy LabinskiyAttracting and Retaining International Talent with Lona AliaTransformational Leadership Skills for Remote Teams with Alex Geesbreght Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne TurmelEmail Wayne TurmelConnect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedInLearn more about Marisa EikenberryEmail Marisa EikenberryConnect with Marisa Eikenberry on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance TeammatePurchase a copy of The Long-Distance TeamThe Kevin Eikenberry Group Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!
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