2.1 Prelude

In the previous session we outlined the complexities of virtual teams as well as some of the main competencies needed when working in virtual environments. When working in virtual team settings it is highly likely that participants will come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. For this reason, in this unit we will explore culture and subsequently the concept of interculturality. With this in mind, we will introduce intercultural competence as a form of general ‘action competence’ and conclude by discussing the importance of recognizing culture and interculturality in virtual teams.

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