The traditional OD consultant facilitates open dialogue between organizational factions to reach cooperation, achieve transparency, and ensure that mutual dependencies are acknowledged and fulfilled.

The Global OD consultant lessens dysfunctional friction between different organizational factions by translating intent to all sides, using discrete or open communication channels as appropriate.
To ensure that mutual dependencies are acknowledged and fulfilled, the Global OD consultant emphasizes appropriate staffing, appropriate structure, and establishment of personal relationships, which try to transcend huge cultural gaps.