Experinces of Working in an International Team

Individual Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The report has emphasized on the working in the international teams. It has shed light on
the significance of formation of teams and the stages that assist in maintaining team-building.
Moreover, it has also described about the elements that are essential in working with others in a
team. There has been focus on understanding the cultural aspects that held a team and promote
collaboration to manage the work practices. This has also reflected upon the cross functionalities
between the people in context to cultural component while working in international teams.
Herein the collaborative nature has been discussed using theories such as Tuckman's Stages of
Group Development Theory and Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Model, while working in an
international from different ethnic backgrounds. Thus, it has successfully analysed theories to
know about the collaborative working nature.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
Working in team and successful team building...........................................................................1
Working across cultures in international teams...........................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
International team is defined as that team which gets established, controlled and executed
under the legislative frameworks of more than two countries or nations. Such teams have laid the
foundation of optimum economic benefits in fostering the global movements at both individual
and organizational levels (McAndrews and Ha-Brookshire, 2016). It has led to an elevated level
of profitability and productivity because of the presence of multicultural employees working
together. This report is going to highlight the elements of working in international teams that is
formed by people who belong to different countries or ethnic groups. Herein the collaborative
nature is being discussed while working in an international from different ethnic backgrounds.
For the same, Tuckman's Stages of Group Development Theory, Belbin Team Roles and
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Model are going to be considered to know about the conceptual
frameworks of working in international teams.
MAIN BODY
Working in team and successful team building
Working in team is important as it helps in attaining goals and objectives in time. A team
consists of different people that possess various traits and characteristics. Also, organisational
culture is developed through team building. Besides this, it is necessary to form an effective team
so that task can be done properly. In preset time businesses are highly focusing on developing
strong teams. This is because it has been useful in attaining goals. There are many benefits of
working in team but it depends on team building. If effective team is not built properly then it
highly affects team work (Doulougeri and Montgomery, 2019). The individual possess various
skills and knowledge. This is applied in team work so that tasks are completed. Furthermore, in
order to work in team goals and set and then roles are assigned to each team member. It enables
members to foster relationship between each other to work efficiently. Alongside it, there are
several elements of working in team that are trust, loyalty, accountability, etc. it all depends on
individual trait that how he or she is able to initiate task and lead a team.
A successful team is built only when there is strong team bonding between them. Also,
when each individual is accountable for his or her role. Along with it, when each member is
highly engaged in team work, this reflects how much he or she values team. When a team works
successfully it automatically enhances efficiency. But team work is not initiated then it leads to
conflicts. Thus, a leader has to ensure that roles are assigned properly. Also, there is proper
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