Why shared language drives consistent performance across global teams

When training scales, does understanding scale with it?

Leigh Lovering from Accentua explores why shared language is one of the most overlooked drivers of consistent performance in global teams.

When employees are expected to learn in a second language, there’s a real cognitive cost. Completions tick up, but application stays patchy, and over time that shows up as inconsistency across teams, slower onboarding, and more clarification cycles than anyone wants. It’s a well-researched read, and a good prompt for anyone involved in designing or commissioning learning at scale.

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