Whether working remotely across borders or in increasingly diverse organisations, professionals today are interacting with colleagues whose cultural backgrounds, communication styles and workplace expectations may differ significantly from their own.

While these differences can enrich organisations, they can also lead to misunderstanding if they are not recognised and appreciated. As businesses become more interconnected across Africa and beyond, cultural awareness is no longer simply a desirable trait, it is becoming a critical workplace competency.

We explored how individuals and organisations can better navigate cross-cultural workplaces with Emmanuel Michael, Director of Human Resources at Eko Hotels & Suites and Founder & Lead Coach at  HRwithEM.

Whether working remotely across borders or in increasingly diverse organisations, professionals today are interacting with colleagues whose cultural backgrounds, communication styles and workplace expectations may differ significantly from their own.
While these differences can enrich organisations, they can also lead to misunderstanding if they are not recognised and appreciated. As businesses become more interconnected across Africa and beyond, cultural awareness is no longer simply a desirable trait, it is becoming a critical workplace competency.
We explored how individuals and organisations can better navigate cross-cultural workplaces with Emmanuel Michael, Director of Human Resources at Eko Hotels &amp; Suites and Founder &amp; Lead Coach at &nbsp;HRwithEM.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.

The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.

With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today’s conversations.

It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.

At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.
The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond&nbsp;to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.
With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today&rsquo;s conversations.
It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.
At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.