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Title: Razumevanje izzivov in priložnosti ter pomen vodje večkulturnih projektnih ekip v mednarodnih podjetjih Authors: ID Cesar Grilc, Maja (Author) ID Džajić Uršič, Erika (Mentor) More about this mentor... Files: 17008$$Magistrska-naloga_Maja-Cesar-Grilc_30032026_2_pregled_popravljeno_(1).pdf (1,98 MB) MD5: 6C4D1006C3F665C27A9CF75B5C9ABE11   Language: Slovenian Work type: Master's thesis/paper Organization: FUDS - School of advanced social studies Abstract: Večkulturnost v poslovnem svetu danes predstavlja veliko prednost na mednarodni ravni, zato večkulturne projektne ekipe niso novost. Digitalizacija in mednarodno sodelovanje sta povzročila, da podjetja vse pogosteje zaposlujejo posameznike iz različnih držav in kulturnih okolij. Ekipe, sestavljene iz posameznikov z različnim kulturnim ozadjem, lahko ponudijo širšo perspektivo in se hitreje odzivajo na spremembe. Raznolikost znanj, izkušenj in pogledov spodbuja inovativnost ter omogoča celovitejše reševanje kompleksnih problemov. Kljub temu lahko ravno ta raznolikost prinaša izzive, kot so razlike v komunikacijskih slogih, družbenih normah in kulturnih vrednotah, ki lahko vodijo v nesporazume in slabo vzdušje v ekipi. Pomemben člen večkulturne projektne ekipe je vodja, ki mora poznati prednosti in potrebe ostalih članov, si prizadevati za sodelovanje, obravnavati kulturno pogojene probleme in premagovati lastne kulturne stereotipe. Temelj raziskave magistrske naloge je usmerjen v razumevanje izzivov in prednosti ter v pomen vodje večkulturnih ekip. Raziskava se osredotoča na analizo izkušenj posameznikov, ki delujejo v večkulturnih projektnih skupinah, ter na načine, kako se v praksi soočajo z raznolikostjo. S pomočjo raziskave bomo pridobili poglobljeno razumevanje pomena zaposlovanja sodelavcev z različnim kulturnim ozadjem, z različnimi vrednotami in predvsem različnim načinom dela. Ključnega pomena za uspešnost večkulturne projektne ekipe je zavedanje, da raznolikost koristi vsem sodelavcem, saj ustvarja varno, pošteno in inovativno okolje, kjer imajo vsi dostop do enakih priložnosti in izzivov. Takšno okolje spodbuja osebni in strokovni razvoj zaposlenih ter povečuje njihovo motivacijo in pripadnost organizaciji. Rezultati raziskave so pokazali, da so glavni izzivi pri upravljanju takšnih ekip obvladovanje kulturnih razlik, jezikovnih ovir, zagotavljanje odsotnosti diskriminatornih odnosov, krepitev raznolikosti in fleksibilnosti ter optimalen razvoj kadra. Z zavedanjem navedenega lahko zgradimo močno ekipo, ki temelji na spoštovanju vrednot in kulturnega ozadja ter izzive rešuje kreativno in produktivno znotraj zastavljenih časovnic. Keywords: multikulturalizem, projektno vodenje, kulturna raznolikost, inovativnost, prilagodljivost Year of publishing: 2026 PID: 20.500.12556/ReVIS-13983  Publication date in ReVIS: 04.06.2026 Views: 24 Downloads: 0 Metadata:    Cite this work Plain text BibTeX EndNote XML EndNote/Refer RIS ABNT ACM Ref AMA APA Chicago 17th Author-Date Harvard IEEE ISO 690 MLA Vancouver : Copy citation

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Title:	Understanding the Challenges, Opportunities and the Influence of Project Leader on Multicultural Project Teams in International Companies
Abstract:	Multiculturalism in today’s business world represents a significant advantage at an international level. Therefore, multicultural project teams are no longer a novelty. Digitalisation and international cooperation have led companies to increasingly employ individuals from different countries and cultural backgrounds. Teams consisting of individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds can offer a broader perspective and respond more quickly to change. The diversity of knowledge, experience and viewpoints fosters innovation and enables more comprehensive solutions to complex problems. However, this diversity can also present challenges, such as differences in communication styles, social norms and cultural values, which may lead to misunderstandings and a negative team atmosphere. A key figure in a multicultural project team is the leader, who must understand the strengths and needs of other team members, encourage cooperation, address culturally conditioned problems and overcome their own cultural biases. The research presented in this master’s thesis is aimed at understanding the challenges and benefits of multicultural teams, as well as the role and importance of their leaders. It focuses on analysing the experiences of individuals working in multicultural project groups and on the ways in which they deal with diversity in practice. Through this research, a deeper understanding is gained of the importance of employing colleagues from different cultural backgrounds, with different values and, above all, different working styles. The key to a successful multicultural project team lies in recognising that diversity benefits all employees by creating a safe, fair and innovative environment in which everyone has access to the same opportunities and challenges. Such an environment encourages employees’ personal and professional development and increases their motivation and commitment to the organisation. The results of the research showed that the main challenges in managing such teams are dealing with cultural differences and language barriers, ensuring the absence of discriminatory attitudes, strengthening diversity and flexibility, and optimally developing team members. Awareness of these aspects enables leaders to build a strong team grounded in respect for different values and cultural backgrounds and capable of addressing challenges creatively and productively within defined timelines.
Keywords:	multiculturalism, project management, cultural diversity, innovation, adaptability.

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