In this episode, Stefan Remhof from People Mobility Alliance converses with Marjaana Gunkel, a distinguished professor at the Free University of Bolzano, Italy. They delve into the crucial role of cultural and emotional intelligence in mitigating conflicts within global virtual teams. Marjaana offers valuable strategies for enhancing cultural intelligence, underscores the importance of trust in remote work settings, and discusses the changing roles of leaders and the future of work.
Key Discussion Points:
- Impact of Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding how they reduce conflicts and enhance performance in global virtual teams.
- Strategies for Enhancing Cultural Intelligence: Practical approaches, including exposure to diverse cultures and the importance of open-mindedness.
- Balancing Remote Work and Face-to-Face Interactions: Insights into the coexistence of virtual and in-person work modes post-pandemic.
- Challenges and Future of Remote Work: Exploring the negatives of remote work, the evolving role of leadership, and the importance of trust in virtual settings.
- Innovations in Global Mobility and Work Practices: Discussion on the future trends like workation, fully remote roles, and the impact on HR practices and corporate culture.
Authors:
Stefan Remhof is Managing Partner of the People Mobility Alliance and Professor of International Management at IU International University. He has profound expertise in the fields of global mobility, expat management and international assignments.
Marjaana Gunkel is Professor of Organization and Human Resource Management at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano.