Cross-cultural working: understanding difference and maximizing diversity in science

Aim

To help participants understand how their own communication style impacts on others and how culture can influence communicative effectiveness. 

Language

English

For

All PRBB staff who work in international collaborative teams

Contents

This workshop will develop the awareness, skills, and personal attitudes of participants for thriving in a cross-cultural working environment.

You will:

• Increase self-awareness of communicative style and cultural preferences

• Recognize the key factors that contribute to Cultural Intelligence

• Analyse the impact of cultural differences on work relationships and performance

• Identify appropriate practices for managing cross-cultural communication challenges at the workplace

The course consists of several sessions. You should be able to attend all of them.

Study commitment

Participants will be required to email their cross-cultural challenges to the course leader a few days before the workshop, as well as to complete a questionnaire about communication styles.

For any issue regarding attendance before or during the course, please note that you should contact the Intervals team directly by sending an email to intervals@prbb.org.

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