Building Cultural Awareness

Build trust and success with cultural fluency in your business.

Description

 
This workshop is designed to elevate cultural awareness and foster inclusion. From building cultural awareness to effective cross-cultural communication, we focus on key aspects such as addressing unconscious bias to create an inclusive and productive workplace culture. 

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Please fill out this form to request a private training for your organisation. 

Content

  • Building Cultural Awareness: Helps participants develop their cultural sensitivity and understanding of diverse perspectives.
  • Bridging Cultural Gaps in Teams: Improve communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution among diverse team members.
  • Effective Cross-Cultural Communication: With practical communication skills, learn how to interact with people from different cultures.
  • Cultural Competency for Global Business: Delves into the specific challenges and strategies for doing business in different cultural contexts.
  • Seeing Blind Spots: Raise awareness of unconscious bias, its impact on decision-making, and strategies for mitigating its effects.
  • Building an Inclusive Workplace Culture: Develop strategies for creating a welcoming and equitable environment for employees from all backgrounds.

Takeaways

Multiple benefits to be gained for your business and your team:

  • At an individual level: Enhanced understanding of cultures with deeper awareness, greater empathy and reduced bias.
  • At the business level, the cultural competence workshops equip organisations with benefits such as: Increased employee engagement, stronger team collaboration, improved customer satisfaction, boosted brand reputation and reduced risk of (often costly) intercultural missteps

Who Should Attend

Healthcare professionals, educators, business leaders, managers and individuals who interact with people from diverse cultures.

Facilitated by

 

Lu Hunter, founder and chief consultant of Peas Project, a cross-cultural specialist,. She is a passionate diversity and inclusion practitioner who believes in the positiveness of humanity that connects us all together. 

With a wealth of diverse experiences across media, NGOs, public and commercial sectors, Lu brings a unique perspective to navigating the complexities of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Having worked in various countries and cultures, she possesses a deep understanding of both the distinctions and commonalities that bind individuals together. This fascination with human difference, coupled with her recent MBA and experience in both public and commercial settings, fuels her passion for guiding individuals and organisations on their DEI journeys.

Lu is dedicated to helping you bridge the gap between good intentions and impactful outcomes. She believes in empowering clients to navigate the diversity and inclusion landscape with confidence and clarity, ultimately fostering inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth or an organisation aiming to build a more equitable culture, Lu is here to partner with you on your journey.

What Learners Have Said

“If you have ever worked internationally, you have faced the pain and joys of cultural differences. Lu's expertise in the matter allows us to bridge the gaps, support diversity and restore harmony by connecting mindsets and societies.”

“It was clear and engaging and I felt it was a safe space to ask questions, I also felt like the level of detail and examples provided was good.”

“I really enjoyed this and think a refresher one every 12 months would be a great idea - it will help with us Kiwis' understanding our workmates better. “

“The workshop was very engaging, educational and also thought-provoking. It is important that we carry on doing workshops such as these as it strengthens bonds and communication. I found it was a very enriching experience.“

“Incredibly insightful, thank you. I have a much greater understanding and now think very differently on culture and history. Thank you.”

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