Harmony on the Job (Not Music!)

 

If you are managing or working with teams of Spanish-speakers, it will help you to understand “compañerismo” or collectivism.  The Spanish-speaking workplace is characterized by interdependence and harmony.  Perhaps we could call it comradeship or “buddy-ism”.  Latinos are very open to the idea of teamwork and anything that will benefit the group which means;

• They can be very uncomfortable with leading or ‘bossing’ their buddies. 
• The needs of the group are more important than individual needs.
• Team goals are better than individual competition.
• Explain the benefits of accepting a promotion in terms of benefits to the family.

 

Although Latinos are very group oriented, they still like and appreciate individual communication.

Caution:  remember that cultural norms do not apply to everyone in that culture!

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