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How do language differences affect trust in multinational teams and what can we do about it? Professional development coach and facilitator, Anne Wolff, shares her research   Multinational teams (MNTs) are increasingly common in corporate life. Whether through mergers or a global HR system, they attract superior talent from around the world. Cultural differences play an important role in the working life of MNTs and have been well-researched. But language, a facet of culture, is often ignored. By mandating a single corporate language (usually English),...

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