Global by Design: The Culture Playbook for Distributed Workforces with Ingo Piroth

Eps. #190 Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Most organizations solve the wrong problem when they go global. They get the infrastructure right, find the talent, and figure out the cost model. Then the offshore team quietly drifts from the core org, and nobody quite knows why.

In this episode…

  • Why connection, context, and commitment are the real performance drivers in distributed teams, and how cultural integration design makes each one possible from day one

  • How to structure the first 30 days of a global team integration so you build momentum and confidence rather than confusion and attrition

  • Why the most common myth about offshore talent, that geography limits capability, is the belief that costs organizations access to some of their strongest people

Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!

Guest(s): Ingo Piroth, Chief Revenue Officer, Emapta

 

Ingo Piroth

Chief Revenue Officer

Emapta

Guest(s): Ingo Piroth, Chief Revenue Officer, Emapta

Ingo has spent 30 years in global delivery and workforce transformation working with enterprise clients across multiple continents. His framework for what actually makes offshore teams succeed goes well beyond the basics.

He currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Emapta, where he partners with enterprise clients to reimagine how outsourcing, workforce transformation, and global delivery can accelerate growth and innovation.

Dr. Shari Simpson

Shari Simpson, EdD, SHRM-SCP, leads thought leadership at a technology company and is the founder of HR Swagger, LLC and DTG Leadership. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, she focuses on leadership, culture, and learning experiences that help people do their best work. Shari is also the host of the HR Mixtape podcast and a frequent speaker on modern HR, leadership, and workplace transformation. Her work blends practical HR strategy with a people-first approach that helps organizations build connection, clarity, and momentum.

Beyond her professional achievements, Shari is a proud mother of three sons—one a veteran and two currently serving in the US Navy—a dedicated dog mom and an avid reader. Her 25+-year marriage to a fire department Chief adds depth to her understanding of service and dedication.

https://askhrswagger.com
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