Every type of team will encounter hiccups in the workplace from time to time. Whether these disagreements are about team projects or current affairs, the root of the issue can often be found in cultural differences. This is especially true as the world becomes increasingly globalized and teams are made up of members with various life experiences. As a leader and mentor, how can you effectively manage intercultural communication to avoid and work through conflict in the remote workplace?

Advice from two well-loved managers who have mastered the art of constructive criticism.

One of the best parts of my job is how diverse my team is. As the Head of Revenue Marketing at Asana, the people I work with are spread across the globe and timezones. Even when everyone returns to the office, I’ll still have a distributed team with team members in the US, Asia, Europe, and Australia. Given the makeup of my team, I had a lot of experience managing a distributed team even before the world suddenly shifted to remote work.

Many employees dread asking for a time off request at work in today’s world because they think their employer would reject it. But then, taking some time away from your office can help you to create a work-life balance. So if you plan your proposal well, not causing your employer problems, you will have a high chance of getting those days off.