This presentation discusses the importance of developing cross-cultural capabilities within an international business context, specifically focusing on Verdant Leisure's expansion. It addresses challenges such as culture shock and cross-cultural communication barriers like ethnocentrism and language differences. The presentation outlines strategies for overcoming these challenges, including cultural training, management support, and the use of modern technologies for real-time connectivity. It also highlights the impact of cross-cultural conflicts on workplace etiquette and emphasizes the company's requirements for building effective teams across different locations through immigration policies, global PEO services, and robust work tracking management. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of strengthening strategies for international expansion and acknowledges the various challenges faced by subsidiaries, supported by references to relevant books, journals, and online resources.