The Culture

Formal Use of titles. Ghanaians typically prefer a more formal communication style outside of the family and in the early stages of relationships. It is important to relate to people in a way that conveys respect for differences in hierarchical status. Word choice. There is sensitivity to the use of appropriate language, even in a more informal setting; words intended in jest such as "silly" or…

Access to information.  Information is not easily accessible or shared in Ghana. Objective data is hard to find and may be entirely unavailable, or the people who have it may be unaware. There are not many reliable database management systems. There is a huge gap with database information because Ghanaians still rely frequently on oral transmission rather than record keeping. Storing of records…

Building teamwork The idea of a team dynamic is still emerging in Ghana. Teamwork is not built into the school curriculum, so people are used to working individually. Attitudes toward teamwork vary considerably. For instance, there are teams in which everyone does their piece to contribute to the larger goals, and others in which team members compete with each other because they fear being judged…