Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Training Includes:

• Research

• Self Reflection

• Discussions

• Activities

• Action Planning

Learning Objectives

• The importance of effective communication across cultures for individuals, teams, and organizations.

• How cultural differences and personal identities shape communication preferences and expectations.

• The role of dialogue, trust, and team norms in bridging communication gaps.

• Identify and adapt to different cultural communication styles.

• Learn and respond to teammates’ communication preferences.

• Establish inclusive team norms that ensure all voices are heard.

• Manage disagreement productively and foster collaboration across cultural divides.

High-Level Outline

Introduction

Discuss the changing global workplace, the costs of poor communication, and the importance of cross-cultural communication for team effectiveness.

Cultural and Individual Differences

Explore key cultural dimensions and examine how individual identities and experiences shape communication within and across cultures.

Individual and Team Strategies

Uncover best practices for learning your teammates’ communication preferences, adjusting your own default patterns, and establishing team norms and processes for collaborating cross-culturally.

Action Planning

Engage participants in committing to specific next steps for contributing to cross-cultural effectiveness.