The document discusses culture and multi-cultural project management. It defines culture as the collective programming of the mind that distinguishes one group from another. Hofstede identified culture as mental programming patterns learned throughout life. Managing multi-cultural projects requires considering cultural differences to gain a competitive advantage. A framework is suggested based on project complexity and cultural diversity. A study asked project managers about working in culturally diverse teams, finding cultural diversity can positively impact output and interactions when leaders respect differences and find a middle course.