In case you haven’t noticed, we live in a global economy. What happens in one corner of the world has an impact on markets in another. Whether we are ready to admit it or not, we are tightly linked economically, politically, and in some cases, culturally. If you are reading this article, chances are you work with people around the globe. That’s great! I’ve been living this life for the last ten years as a work-at-home project manager for a large business process outsourcer. My company has offices around the globe and employs over 78,000 people. Therefore, I’d like to share some tips on how to successfully work with people who are both near and far.