Answer to Question #217102 in Management for Jared Wilfong

Question

Why is it important for a project manager to understand their organization’s culture?

Answer 1

Project managers must interface with a variety of cultural systems, frequently at the same time. They are not always aware of cultural influences, and they often encounter disputes and misunderstandings when interacting with various resources, providers, and clients. Although some conflict is unavoidable, it may usually be mitigated by gaining a better knowledge of the team's cultural frameworks, personalities, and personal and organizational goals. It is critical to concentrate effort to talk and listen in ways that accommodate these variances. A reactive, adversarial response to project problems or another person's inflexibility can polarize opinions, intensify disagreements, and make completing a project difficult, if not impossible.