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Intercultural Project Management

International projects rarely fail because of expertise—but because of communication, expectations, and alignment. This training strengthens collaboration, role clarity, and project coordination in multicultural teams.

Project management in international teams comes with specific challenges: different communication styles, ways of working, and expectations shape planning, decision-making, and collaboration. In this training, participants learn to better understand cultural factors in everyday project work, reduce misunderstandings, and establish clear structures for successful teamwork. The focus is on practical tools for alignment, stakeholder management, and conflict prevention. This enables teams to manage international projects more effectively and improve performance in a sustainable way.

In international project teams, different cultural expectations and ways of working come together. Approaches to organisation, teamwork, communication, time management, quality, risk, or documentation can vary significantly depending on cultural background. Some differences are obvious and easy to address—others remain hidden and may lead to misunderstandings at critical moments. Geographical distance and limited personal interaction can further complicate alignment within the team. This often results in irritation, loss of efficiency, and increased project risks—frequently combined with significant additional costs.

This training supports both project managers and members of international project teams in understanding how cultural differences influence communication styles and work approaches. Based on this awareness, participants develop practical strategies to prevent misunderstandings, minimise risks, and deliver international projects efficiently—on time and within budget.

Topics and Content

Risk, time, and quality in international projects
Relationship-oriented cultures vs. task-oriented cultures
Stakeholder analysis
Culture-specific challenges in international projects
Culture and its influence on project success
Creating a shared project culture
Methods for feedback, controlling, and project steering
Recognising and integrating different expectations
Comparing international project management standards
Tools for intercultural project management

This course is ideal for:

Members of international project teams
Project managers / project leads

Your benefits:

Understand how culture influences collaboration and communication in projects
Learn how to reduce misunderstandings and loss of efficiency
Minimise risks in international projects through culturally aware strategies and clear alignment

What participants say about this course:

“A well-founded approach to a complex topic, supported by practical examples and delivered with experience, expertise, humour, and genuine passion.”

“An excellent seminar that provides participants with both the awareness and the practical tools needed to succeed as a leader in international project management.”