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Leadership & Management

Leading Cross-Cultural Teams

International and diverse teams bring wider perspectives but also misunderstandings around communication, hierarchy, time and decision making. This course helps leaders understand cultural differences, adapt their leadership style, build trust across cultures, manage conflict and create inclusive practices that bring out the best in multicultural teams.

5 days Classroom or live online English
Smart Horizon Certified - Global Leadership Consultants
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Cultural misunderstandings quietly reduce performance in many global teams. You will learn practical ways to turn diversity into a strength.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

Cultural profile assessments, intercultural case studies, role plays and team practice design.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand key dimensions of cultural difference
  • Assess your own cultural preferences
  • Adapt communication and leadership styles
  • Build trust across cultures
  • Manage cross-cultural conflict
  • Create inclusive team practices
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Managers of international or diverse teams
  • Expatriate and global leaders
  • Project managers in multinational projects
  • HR and diversity professionals
  • Customer-facing international staff
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Cultural intelligence
  • Adaptive communication
  • Trust building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Inclusive leadership
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Culture and Leadership

  1. 09:00–10:08How culture shapes behaviour
  2. 10:08–11:00Cultural dimensions frameworks
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Cultural dimensions frameworks (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Personal cultural profile
  6. 12:53–14:00Exercise: culture map

Day 2Communication Across Cultures

  1. 09:00–10:08Direct and indirect communication
  2. 10:08–11:00Feedback across cultures
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Feedback across cultures (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Virtual communication
  6. 12:53–14:00Role play: misunderstanding

Day 3Trust and Decision Making

  1. 09:00–10:08Task-based and relationship-based trust
  2. 10:08–11:00Hierarchy and consensus
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Hierarchy and consensus (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Time and planning differences
  6. 12:53–14:00Case study: global project

Day 4Managing Conflict

  1. 09:00–10:08Sources of intercultural conflict
  2. 10:08–11:00Mediation approaches
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Mediation approaches (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Bridging differences
  6. 12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 5Inclusive Practices

  1. 09:00–10:08Team norms
  2. 10:08–11:00Inclusive meetings
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Inclusive meetings (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Leveraging diversity
  6. 12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Dubai 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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