In global, cross-functional environments, collaboration strain rarely comes from a lack of competence, it often comes from different lenses, unspoken expectations, and communication norms. In this highly practical online session, you will experience a short interactive exercise that makes these differences visible, then learn a simple framework for understanding context and communication styles across cultures. You’ll take away concrete micro-tools to reduce misunderstandings and communicate in a way that lands across diverse expectations. Expect real-world examples, short guided practice in chat, and phrasing you can use immediately to clarify outcomes, constraints, and ownership, so everyone leaves conversations with shared direction and clear commitments, whether you collaborate as an employee, leader, or freelancer. Leave with a clearer approach to collaborating across cultures, generations, and functions, so you and your work group can move faster with less friction and more trust.