This tutorial is designed to meet the needs and challenges of software developers working in culturally diverse settings, as well as anyone implementing software methodologies in different cultures. The emphasis of the tutorial is in understanding the role and impact of cultural differences on software processes and methods. The tutorial should facilitate the development of participants' skills to improve effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration in software projects. This tutorial will provide a broad cultural literacy that enhances software projects conducted in multi- cultural settings and facilitate the adoption of new software development practices in different cultures. We will contribute to the understanding of the function of cultures and diversity in a software development environment.