In the context of globalization, the formation of multinational teams is becoming increasingly common. While bringing together members from different countries brings abundant creativity and diverse perspectives, it also inevitably presents challenges related to team cohesion and cultural integration. This article will take the team of Ah Yu, Zhong Hua, and Su Yao as an example to explore how to resolve issues arising from cultural differences in multinational teams, and how to achieve harmonious team development through effective measures, ultimately creating internationally influential film and television works.

Problems faced by multinational teams

- Communication barriers caused by cultural differences: Members from different countries have different language habits, and even when communicating in a common language, misunderstandings may occur due to imprecise expressions in non-native languages. For example, some members may be unable to express complex ideas clearly due to language barriers, leading to misunderstandings by other members.

- Differences in work styles and thinking habits: Members raised in different cultural backgrounds have vastly different work styles and thinking habits. Some cultures emphasize individualism and focus on personal achievement, while others emphasize collectivism and teamwork. In project discussions, these differences can lead to disagreements and even arguments. For example, when developing a shooting plan, members from some countries may prefer to plan every detail in detail, while members from other countries may value flexibility and improvisation.

- Differences in values ​​and beliefs: Values ​​and beliefs influence people's behavior and decisions. In multinational teams, differences in members' values ​​and beliefs can lead to disagreements on some key issues. For example, when choosing themes and content for film and television works, some members may have reservations about certain topics due to their own values ​​and beliefs.

Implementation of team building activities

- Cultural Exchange and Sharing Sessions: By organizing cultural exchange and sharing sessions, each member can introduce their country's film and television culture, customs, and traditions. This not only allows members to understand the cultural characteristics of different countries but also enhances mutual understanding and respect. For example, at the sharing session, members from different countries can showcase clips from classic films and television series from their respective nations and explain the cultural connotations they contain, allowing other members to better understand their country's cultural values.

- Outdoor Team Building Activities: Organize outdoor team building activities to complete various tasks through teamwork, enhancing members' collaboration and understanding. In outdoor team building, members need to trust and support each other to overcome difficulties together. For example, in rock climbing, members need to protect and encourage each other to successfully complete the task. Through such activities, members can better understand the importance of teamwork and strengthen their bonds.

Guidance and Integration in Daily Work

- Respecting cultural differences: Team leaders emphasize guiding members to respect each other's cultural differences and avoid imposing their own cultural standards on others. For example, when discussing project plans, if a member raises a unique perspective based on their cultural background, other members will be open to understanding and accepting it, rather than immediately rejecting it.

- Encourage diverse thinking: Encourage team members to consider problems from different perspectives and fully leverage the advantages of multiculturalism. During the project creation process, guide members to incorporate cultural elements from their respective countries, making the works richer and more diverse. For example, when designing character images, traditional art styles from different countries can be referenced to give the characters a unique charm.

- Establish shared goals and values: Clearly define the team's common goal as creating internationally influential film and television works, and build shared values ​​on this basis, such as the pursuit of excellence, respect for art, and teamwork. Make members understand that this goal can only be achieved through collective effort. For example, establish awards within the team to recognize members who excel in pursuing the common goal, motivating everyone to strive for its realization.

Effectiveness of team building

- Harmonious Team Relationships: After a period of effort, the relationships between team members have gradually become more harmonious. They no longer experience conflicts and misunderstandings due to cultural differences, but are instead able to understand and support each other. For example, in their daily work, members proactively care about each other's lives and work situations, and help each other when problems arise.

- Positive and Harmonious Work Atmosphere: The team's work atmosphere has become positive and harmonious, allowing members to work in a relaxed and pleasant environment. Project discussions are no longer filled with endless arguments, but rather with ample opportunity to exchange ideas and collaboratively find the best solutions. For example, when discussing a script, members contribute creative ideas from different cultural perspectives, making the script more complete.

- Enhanced Team Cohesion: Through a series of team-building activities and guidance in daily work, team cohesion has been strengthened. Members are more aligned with the team's goals and values ​​and are more willing to contribute to the team's development. For example, when faced with urgent tasks, members will voluntarily work overtime to complete the tasks together without any complaints.

- Enhanced Quality: Integrating the strengths of multiculturalism into project creation has elevated the quality of film and television works. These works not only possess unique cultural appeal but also cater to audiences from diverse countries, laying a solid foundation for creating internationally influential films and television productions. For example, the team's works have garnered widespread attention and praise at several international film festivals, showcasing the powerful creativity of a multinational team.

Summary of Experiences and Outlook

Through the practices of the teams led by Ah Yu, Zhong Hua, and Su Yao, we can draw the following conclusions: Cultural differences are unavoidable in multinational teams. However, by organizing effective team-building activities, guiding members to respect cultural differences in daily work, encouraging diverse thinking, and establishing shared goals and values, we can effectively promote integration and cultural fusion among members, thereby enhancing team cohesion and creativity. Looking to the future, with the deepening of globalization, the application of multinational teams in the film and television industry will become increasingly widespread. We believe that as long as we continuously summarize experiences and innovate team management methods, we will surely be able to create more internationally influential film and television works, bringing a richer and more diverse cultural feast to audiences worldwide.