In today’s globalised and interconnected world, it’s easy to question whether national culture still matters. With individuals increasingly shaped by multicultural experiences and global work environments, some argue that national culture is becoming less relevant. However, dismissing it entirely overlooks the profound ways it continues to influence identities, behaviours, and interactions in personal and professional settings.

Far from being a relic of the past, national culture remains a foundational framework that shapes how we perceive the world and navigate diverse environments. Understanding national culture provides critical insights for leaders managing international teams, professionals collaborating across cultures, and individuals reflecting on their place in a multicultural world. It interacts with other levels of culture—such as organisational, professional, and individual dimensions—offering a lens to foster inclusion, collaboration, and growth.

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"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." This timeless wisdom from Aristotle is especially true regarding the culture within organisations and teams. 

Culture is the invisible force that shapes interactions among team members, their approach to work, and their engagement with the world. It plays a pivotal role in the success or failure of organisational strategies. 

I am sure your organisation also wants a culture that separates you positively from the competition.Your common narratives, goals, and practices that form the everyday working environment can be deciding factors in recruitment, talent retention, employee motivation, and how the company is perceived. 

Some companies have been successful in this:

Google could tap into enhanced team performance, increased employee satisfaction, and better collaboration across the company when they recognised psychological safety as a critical factor for high-performing teams in Project Aristotle. 

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