What I Learned from 3 Years Working with Chinese Tech Teams

Busting 3 Myths and Confirming 1

This week, I have been reflecting on what it really takes to make global collaboration work; especially when bridging cultures, time zones, and different ways of working. Leading teams across Barcelona, London, Edinburgh, and Shenzhen, I have learned that success depends a lot on understanding people, adapting to cultural nuances, and learning how to work with the differences instead of against them.

Over the past 3 years, I have worked closely with our software and data engineering teams in China. Along the way, I have encountered common myths about working with Chinese tech teams-only to see them completely debunked.

Today, I want to share those lessons with you.

Let’s begin! 🚀

Me, somewhere in Shenzhen

Lets begin with a question! 👇

Have you ever worked with Chinese teams on global software projects?

I have, and it’s amazing — if you know how to do it.

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