Leading High
Performing Teams
The FLOW Principle - A pathway to success in managing cross-cultural teams
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The first step to leading is to find. This foundation of effective team building involves finding the right questions to ask, finding your team's unique strengths and weaknesses, and finding the most effective way of communicating with one another. This helps you find your team’s unique culture.
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Leverage is about leaning into cultural differences. Leveraging our the unique strengths and differences that we find on our teams allows us to build a unique team culture that capitalizes on them. This is where you, as a manager, have the opportunity to innovate and adapt to challenges.
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Ownership is critical to sustainable team success. This approach requires mutual awareness, trust, and capacity to change. By letting people own their work, you can create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. This leads to a happier team and better work results.
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Withdraw. Step back. Allow your team to work independently. By empowering them with autonomy, you create an environment where diverse perspectives can flourish, leading to innovative solutions.
About the Speaker
Brittany Margritz is a dedicated civil engineer passionate about community-driven construction and international development. She has worked with Engineers in Action in various roles, including as a Bridge Program Manager in Eswatini, and currently serves as the Bridge Program Director. Brittany is committed to empowering global changemakers and providing life-changing access to communities through sustainable infrastructure projects.
26 Questions that Lead to Love…ing Your Cross-Cultural Team!
To gain valuable insights into the strategies and practices of successful leaders, we've compiled a series of 26 insightful questions. These questions delve into various aspects of leadership, from team dynamics and communication to decision-making and innovation.
