Leadership Job Requirements in Multicultural Virtual Teams

Multicultural virtual teams have become increasingly relevant. Organisations and leaders face different challenges in managing these teams. This review analyses identifies the multicultural job requirements for to challenges. It answers question of which behaviour skills need manage successfully. A literature was conducted thirty-five publications their key findings been considered, analysed, systemised derive a concrete requirement profile The results present that can occur behaviours demonstrate when facing arise from differences as well environment. most important include raising awareness language barriers cultural differences, enquiring about team members' needs expectations, clarifying expectations collaboration, establishing binding norms, ensuring compliance, adapting flexibly individuals situations, using ‘rich-media’, synchronising work schedules. also identify leaders' traits, attitudes execute recommended behaviour. Leaders require sensitivity, flexibility, assertiveness, personal initiative, mastering leadership styles, negotiation competence, active listening. outcome this paper is practicable overview possible required attitudes, benefit helpful guide appropriate specific Recruiters use tool selecting