Laxmi Chaudhry has over 30 year's international experience in strategic and operational Human Resources and many years as a Cross-Cultural Specialist and Trainer. We speak about why it is important to recognise the differences in culture, how to be effective in a global business and how to overcome possible misunderstandings when different cultures meet.  Usually, these issues are discussed first when the bottom line doesn't look as good as expected, but there are so many things you could do prior to reaching that stage. Laxmi gives us examples from her long career as a Cross-Cultural Specialist. Please use social media, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram to comment on this epiosde, or go to the website www.shippingpodcast.com and join the conversation over there. Thank you for listening - spread the word about the Shipping Podcast and feel free to write a review, or give stars, on iTunes, that would be very much appreciated.