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INT 220 – 6-1 International Team Expectations Conference Call Invitation
Mariana Gigliotti
June 2023
Subject:
Team Communication & Expectations
Meeting Organizer:
Mariana Gigliotti
Invite Required Attendees:
Kaspar – Brazil Kelly – United States
Syed – United Arab Emirates
Nina - Chile
Invite Optional Attendees:
General Manager
International Business & Exchange Director
Human Resources Supervisor/Manager
Meeting Invitation Date and Time with Time Zone:
Tuesday, June 13
th
, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM (Eastern Daytime Time - USA). Brazil - 9:00 AM
United Arab Emirates - 4:00 PM
Chile - 8:00 AM
Does Meeting
Repeat?
A follow-up meeting shall be scheduled for July. Location:
Zoom Meeting (Virtual) – attendees can attend in person if desired.
Body:
Hello team, the purpose of this team is to introduce each team member, get to know each other better, and discuss communication goals and other team/individual expectations.
Meeting Agenda
1.
Welcome and introductions.
2.
Explain the company management styles and discuss how primary communication will
take place. Explain how devices will be necessary and introduce which programs will be used so
the team can communicate efficiently. Identify any concerns or potential challenges and verify if
any team members have issues or need orientation with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft
Office, or Outlook.
3.
Discuss cultural challenges and diversity. Identify strengths and weaknesses based on
cultural considerations and backgrounds. 4.
Verify and establish a working schedule on which everyone will be available to work at
the same time. Establish holiday policies, time off, and sick time. Discuss which holidays are
observed by the team members and if any exclusions are necessary.
5.
Establish short-term and long-term goals. How the team plans to achieve these goals.
What strategies need to be used? Discuss if the team prefers to work as a group and report to the
supervisor/manager or to be managed individually. 6.
Establish which member’s individual tasks, introduce, and explain the company’s
expectations. Discuss the member’s expectations for the company, which goals they plan to
accomplish, which tasks they are comfortable with, and which ones they may need orientation
and guidance. 7.
Address any questions from team members and managers. Discuss any suggestions,
thoughts, and concerns. Email to Manager
Hello,
Attached to this email, please find a conference call invitation scheduled for June 13
th
,
2023 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. This meeting is in regard to our international team. During this
meeting, I plan to address several topics such as team communication, management styles, and
cultural considerations. First, I would like to address the management style, I believe an authoritative/visionary
style would be the most appropriate to manage this team. I want the team to know that we make
the final decisions but that they can trust me and other managers to discuss ideas and
suggestions. Based on research regarding their cultural aspects, Brazil, Chile, and the United
Arab Emirates are cultures that believe in and respect hierarchy, these cultures function better
when placed in a hierarchal organization. The American culture believes and gravitates towards
equality, but it is able to understand hierarchal structures, (Hofstede Insights, 2023). In addition,
the same happens when it comes to uncertainty avoidance, the first three countries believe in
laws and rules to function and structure their lives. Americans are more accepting and flexible,
they are open to new ideas and freedom of expression Based on this, the authoritative style
should be enforced because it would work better for the whole team. I would also consider the
consultative management style; I don’t think the team would have the ability to make decisions
by themselves, but I would like to consider their thoughts. I think that is very important to build a
relationship between and with the team members. Further, I think is very significant to consider all the cultural challenges that we may face
with this team. Not only different time zones but mostly communication between them.
Language barriers and misunderstandings can happen often if not appropriately addressed. We
have members from Brazil, Chile, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, each one of
them has a different fluency level and I want to make sure that they are communicating properly.
Also, their cultural habits and beliefs matter and need to be considered. Research shows that
Brazil, Chile, and the United Arab Emirates are not high on individualism, these countries tend
to work together as a group, (Hofstede Insights, 2023). United States is an individualistic culture;
this is a concern for teamwork and should be observed carefully. For example, Brazil and Chile
have more similarities. They have pretty much the same beliefs towards religion and holidays
being observed. Members from this country could work together well.
I hope to discuss more of the cultural challenges and concerns with the team members
during this meeting. Another aspect that I would like to establish during this meeting is the
holiday schedule since they all have different beliefs. I think we need to be open and flexible.
Based on research, I am anticipating the following:
Brazil – Christmas; New Years; Easter; Labor Day (May 1
st
).
USA – Christmas; New Years; Easter; Labor Day (September 7); Independence Day; Memorial
Day; Thanksgiving.
United Arab Emirates – Eid Holidays; New Years; Prophet Mohammed's birthday.
Chile – Christmas, New Years, Easter, Labor Day (May 1
st
).
I think that observing the major holidays will make sure that the team doesn’t get
separated for too many days. I think the company can be open to discussing any exclusions if
necessary. I believe that setting rules, authority, and flexibility is going to lead the team to work
together, I want the team to be comfortable and able to rely on each other. I think it is important
to set monthly goals and annual goals and discuss individual professional expectations that they
may have. Based on all this information, I hope to manage the team as a stronger leader that
enforces rules, and policies but also is open to any suggestions and diversity.
Sincerely,
Mariana Gigliotti
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Hofstede Insights. (2023a). Country comparison tool
. Hofstede Insights. https://www.hofstede-
insights.com/country-comparison-tool?countries=brazil%2Cchile
%2Cunited+arab+emirates*%2Cunited+states
UAE Government . (2022, December 6). Public holidays - The Official Portal of the UAE Government
. - ةدحتملا ةيبرعلا تاراملإا ةموكحل ةيمسرلا ةباوبلا
°ةسيئرلا
. https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/public-holidays-and-religious-affairs/public-
holidays
Chile Culture . (n.d.). Chile Holidays and Festivals | Chile Culture
. Chile Culture. Retrieved June 7, 2023, from http://www.chileculture.org/chile-festivals/
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