In this insightful presentation focused on Latin America, Amon Barros, Associate Professor of Management and Organization Studies at Fundação Getulio Vargas’s (FGV) Sao Paulo School of Business Administration, Brazil, delves into the intricate ways global forces morph into unique local dynamics, challenging the notion of universal managerial practices. Drawing from decolonial literature, he urges a reevaluation of historical management narratives, highlighting the need to acknowledge the disparities between generalized accounts and the distinct experiences of specific communities.