Those with higher motivation may think that those with lower motivation are not doing their job, will not do the job right, or have to have a lot of handholding. Those with lower motivation may think the higher motivated people are control freaks and don't give them enough room, help, or time to do their job. Both must have patience with the other as students learn how much work they can do and how much time it takes them. Sometimes, centuries old fights between cultures may keep members from respecting each other or working together. Some cultures are in a strict hierarchical system and are used to being told what to do and how to do it.
Some cultures have more freedom and expect high expertise from their leaders.
Each team member should make an effort to learn about their colleagues' cultures and respect the additional information and insights each member can offer. Some teams may work with members scattered all over the world. Communication lines become difficult to maintain. Language differences may cause communication to be harder. Extra effort must be expended by all team members to respect other members despite difficulties with communication and languages.