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"How do you manage your team with many cultures and timezones to navigate?"

This is not so serious. There are many ways to overcome these barriers. Google Translator is one of the most effective means to achieve desired communication with those team members assigned from abroad. We do have to understand some cultures will celebrate at times when other don't. Timezones are really not a problem either as we have access to help online.

I think the most important consideration is to recognized trade and currency rates when products must be shipped from countries abroad. In these instances we can connect with our ECA's and request this information from them. Example: "We are not responsible for customs delays and if you are ordering for WGF Enterprises, Inc. check the customs regulation for yourself. Inform us of any restrictions to your country."

Here I see would be the hugest barrier for managing teams with Affiliates from diverse regions. There would be many requests for help from their Sponsors in this case. Myself, I have had a member request my assistance for creating a standing order through PayPal. This person was not understanding how SFI or PayPal played a role in this purchase. I was asked to help the process, but first wanted more information from the team member.

In the end we must know more regarding trends, policy, and regulations when dealing with diverse nations. Culture too is also very important as certain holidays are not traditional worldwide. Terms may not be as well perceived or be acceptable in certain regions, and phrases may also be unacceptable and recognized as taboo.

These categories would be considered a larger influence toward barriers.

Thanks for the question. You have opened my mind to something never really considered to be as serious until now.
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"How do you manage your team with many cultures and timezones to navigate?"

This is not so serious. There are many ways to overcome these barriers. Google Translator is one of the most effective means to achieve desired communication with those team members assigned from abroad. We do have to understand some cultures will celebrate at times when other don't. Timezones are really not a problem either as we have access to help online.

I think the most important consideration
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