Brendan Thomas Quinn

Brendan Thomas Quinn has spent over 25 years helping multicultural organisations get out of their own way. Based in Barcelona, he works with global teams and leaders worldwide on the things that quietly derail collaboration: misaligned expectations, communication breakdowns, and decisions that look rational in one culture and baffling in another. He runs cross-cultural workshops, advises leadership teams, and lectures in Cross-Cultural Communication at an international business school in Barcelona.

Language Inclusion

Levelling the Playing Field: Language Inclusion in Global Teams – 3 of 5

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time Language is a powerful force in global teams—it shapes who speaks, who listens, and who gets heard. While […]

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collaborative workflow

Collaborative Workflow in Global Teams: Why Process Is the Missing Ingredient

Collaborative Workflow in Global Teams: Why Process Is the Missing Ingredient Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time Cultural Friction  ·  Team Collaboration Collaborative Workflow

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Us versus them

Us vs Them in International Teams: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

Us vs them dynamics in international teams emerge when geographic or cultural subgroups form and collaboration breaks down. This guide explains why global teams split along cultural lines, how to spot the warning signs early, and how cross-cultural training, intercultural workshops, and coaching and mentoring help leaders rebuild team cohesion in Barcelona and worldwide. Cultural

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Closing the Gap: Why Social Distance Is the Hidden Threat in Your Global Team

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time Introduction As businesses increasingly rely on global virtual teams to drive innovation, service international clients, and coordinate operations

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Why We Must Defend and Deepen Our Commitment to DEI in the Face of Backlash

Cultural Friction — Newsletter Get this delivered to your inbox Real problems, practical fixes for leaders of international teams. Published weekly. ✓  You’re subscribed. Check your inbox to confirm. Subscribe Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe any time Lately, I’ve been watching with deep concern as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies—particularly in the United States—come

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