On Monday, 4 November 12 colleagues from 6 different nationalities based in Rotterdam and Singapore participated in the workshop “Leading Across Cultures” led by our leadership coaching partners Aesara Partners.
Colleagues who joined the virtual session explored how to navigate cultural differences and leverage diversity to enhance teamwork through an interactive session. Together, they discussed practical ways to communicate effectively, respect different perspectives, and build trust within culturally diverse teams—a must for a global company like Advario, where we connect with diverse cultures every day.
The workshop provided participants the tools to understand how people think, lead and get things done across cultures. Highlighting the importance of culture awareness to create an inclusive and safe work environment.
“This workshop was invaluable—it opened my eyes to the subtle, yet powerful ways culture shapes communication, and teamwork. As someone with a global role, where I constantly interact with teams across all countries, I now feel better equipped to communicate with sensitivity and adapt my approach to empower our diverse teams across Advario” – Helena Vargas Serrato, Senior Manager People & Organizational Development (HQ).
“The session helped me to be aware and understand our unique cultural differences. I feel better equipped to collaborate with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds and embrace these differences that make us a stronger team.” – Bernard Lim, Director Finance (Cluster SEA).
This session is part of our ongoing commitment to the Horizon 2030 transformation agenda, and we’re excited to make it available to even more colleagues across Advario in the future.
