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What I learned about international team integration last week

Writer: Nicola Pilcher
Nicola Pilcher
Jan 24, 2024
2 min read

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Nothing can beat meeting people in person! Although we have been working together remotely, physically being with my colleagues was the main reason why I feel like the workshop has been a success! The little moments at the coffee machine were just as valuable as working together in the workshop.







In the heart of our workshop, we dove deep into team dynamics, tackling the “5 Dysfunctions of a Team” head-on. It wasn’t just a discussion; it was a journey towards building the trust we need as a foundation to become a highly effective team. For each of us, it was a chance to share our quirks, set personal boundaries, and honestly discuss what truly gets under our skin. It was a genuine and refreshing exercise that not only strengthened our bonds but set the stage for more openness and understanding within the team.



Bringing folks together from five different corners of the globe, our team is a great mix of cultures, sparking creativity and new ideas. Even though we grew up with different cultural norms one of the things we could all agree on was that we want and value feedback from each other. We were and will continue talking openly about how each of us works, whether it’s personal style or cultural vibes. Turns out, our differences make us stronger.



Creating a feedback process together builds connection. Everyone gave and received feedback differently in their previous teams, and we aligned to come up with a common feedback approach. It was the first common action we developed as a team, and it made the process more inclusive and productive. This gave us a chance to really dive into how we each work and what we expect of the others to make working together an enjoyable experience.



Now I know all my team members strengths, competencies and what I can learn from them. This makes it easier in the future to be more productive as a team.

 
 
 

36 Comments


shuter Haker
Sep 11

the emphasis on in-person connection really resonates. those informal coffee chats are often where real team understanding forms. your point about aligning on a feedback process is crucial for diverse teams; it turns potential friction into a structured strength. focusing on the '5 dysfunctions' framework seems like a practical way to build the necessary trust foundation. thanks for sharing these concrete takeaways from your workshop experience. Image 2

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der Lean
Sep 10

I think building trust is one of the most important parts of creating a strong and effective team. The honest conversations about personal quirks and boundaries seem especially valuable for encouraging openness. I appreciate how this exercise focused not only on productivity but also on understanding each other as individuals. EaglerCraft also shows how shared experiences can bring people together and create a sense of community.

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Sep 08

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Sophia Baker
Sophia Baker
Sep 08

Really enjoyed reading this reflection on international team integration. I especially liked the point that the informal moments and open conversations can be just as important as formal workshops when it comes to building trust. As teams increasingly use digital tools like ChatGPT AI detector in their day-to-day work, creating space for honest feedback, cultural understanding, and genuine human connection remains essential. A great reminder that our differences can actually make a team stronger!

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