This assignment is an individual reflection on a cross-cultural management podcast project, focusing on the challenges and complexities of managing in a Tanzanian context. The student, acting as a manager, explores strategies for navigating cultural differences, preserving organizational culture, and addressing issues like power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, and uncertainty avoidance. The reflection incorporates Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Tuckman’s stages of team development, and social cognitive theory to analyze the impact of cultural values on workplace dynamics, conflict resolution, and ethical considerations. The student discusses personal experiences, team dynamics, and the importance of ethical conduct in cross-cultural communication, emphasizing the role of supervisors in providing guidance and support. The reflection highlights the significance of learning, open forums, and ethical codes of conduct in fostering effective cross-cultural management, with references to various academic sources.