Conflict Style: Perspective from Canada | Hamlin Grange

Conflict happens in every team. But in global and multicultural teams, misunderstandings often arise because culture shapes how we disagree, express emotions, and resolve conflicts. When we misinterpret the behaviour of colleagues from other cultures, trust can quickly erode.In this episode, host Anna Kostecka speaks with Hamlin Grange, a Canadian interculturalist and IDEA strategist (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism) with over 26 years of experience.Together, they explore how culture influences conflict in the workplace and how leaders and teams can navigate disagreements more effectively.Different conflict styles: direct vs. indirect communication and expressive vs. restrained emotional approachesHow culture shapes the way people approach conflict at workThe Canadian perspective on addressing disagreementsReal-life examples of conflict dynamics in multicultural teamsPractical tips for navigating conflict across cultures🎁 Download and review the additional materials from this episode: https://whatworks.pl/podcast-episode-3/ Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe, share it with others, or buy us a coffee to support the show.If this topic resonates with you, this is exactly what we work on with leaders and their teams. Get in touch#ConflictStyles #GlobalLeadership #GlobalTeams #InterculturalCompetence #CrossCulturalCommunication #CulturalIntelligence #CrossCulturalLeadership #GlobalWorkplace #InterculturalCommunication #LeadershipAcrossCultures #CrossCulturalCollaborationPodcast jingle 106 by ⁠Lundstroem⁠ is licensed under a ⁠Attribution 4.0 International License⁠.