Effective communication is essential in any professional environment, and this is especially true when working with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds. Communication across cultures can be challenging because cultural differences can impact the way people express themselves, interpret messages, and make decisions. However, cross-cultural communication is critical as companies focus on increasing diversity and reaching further geographically with their business. In this course, we’ll discuss the importance of understanding the similarities and differences of people from different backgrounds and groups to better share and engage with them. We’ll also go over some ways to improve our own communication across cultures.