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HOW TO LEAD A MULTI-CULTURAL TEAM?

A German Sale Director works for a French company in his office in Ho Chi Minh City, with a sales force representing more than 6 different cultures (and from 3 different religions). If you are in a similar case, how can you lead the team effectively ? Discuss with Jacques Ferrière, ex-Chairman of Unilever Vietnam, who also led Unilever in Turkey/Central Asia region and worked for years in France, Australia, and Portugal to find out more on cross-cultural management.

Advisor:

Jacques Ferrière

Ex-Chairman & CEO
Unilever Vietnam

Timing:

The discussion is open from 09-09-2011 to 29-09-2011

The advisor answered on 25-09-2011

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