6215 W5 CS

Types of Diversity (Social/Cultural, Functional) ()
Pay attention to both social and functional diversity, providing him with a primer for how best to form the team, what to expect, and how to address conflict.

1.     Explain the different types of cultural diversity

Benefits vs. Challenges of Cultural Diversity in Virtual Teams ()
2.     Explain some of the challenges and benefits associated with working with a culturally diverse team in a virtual environment

Conflict Management Strategy ()
-mitigation strategies, potential conflicts, resolving conflict

Next Steps and Practical Application ()
Provide him with some first steps for when he first starts in his new role—i.e. how can he set the right tone and expectation; make this as practical is you can given the limited information available

Assignment Instructions:
Based on the readings this week, the course lecture, and your prior professional experiences, provide Jessie with some advice for how to take cultural considerations into account when forming a virtual team. Pay attention to both social and functional diversity, providing him with a primer for how best to form the team, what to expect, and how to address conflict.

Here are some questions you should consider answering:
1.     Explain the different types of cultural diversity
2.     Explain some of the challenges and benefits associated with working with a culturally diverse team in a virtual environment
3.     Tell him what type of conflict he might expect and give him some suggestions for attempting to avoid it and mitigate it
4.     Provide him with some first steps for when he first starts in his new role—i.e. how can he set the right tone and expectation; make this as practical is you can given the limited information available