The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right

Why Global Projects?

Work in modern companies is worldwide. Projects are global for a variety of reasons, including:

• Products and services are used in many countries.

• Companies have employees all over the world.

• Global staffing can lower project expenses.

• Projects may need skills or knowledge available in different locations.

• Alliances and partnerships exist across international boundaries.

• New international markets are being opened.

There are many potential benefits of global teams:

• Access to skills not otherwise available

• 24-hour coverage using only people who work a normal shift

• Lower project cost

• Knowledge of users in many localities

There are also challenges:

• Global team communication is hard, involves multiple languages, and can be expensive. ...