In an international project such as the construction and installation of a new plant in a different country, the establishment of a project team, the interaction with authorities, the selection of new employees and local suppliers of materials or services, among many other aspects, assume particular sensitivity in a context where people with different experiences and cultures are expected to interact towards a specific common goal. Practices considered appropriate in certain countries may be harmful or even disastrous in others, so knowledge of specific cultural factors, as well as how best to fit in the company's procedures, constitute an important success factor in the project.