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This course will enhance your ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in multicultural team environments. You will be equipped with essential attitudes and communication skills to confidently navigate cultural differences and thrive within diverse teams.
You will gain the knowledge and tools to communicate inclusively, understand diverse cultural perspectives, and collaborate effectively within your teams. This course is suitable for you, regardless of your career stage, if you're aiming to become a more effective communicator, team player, and leader. By developing these crucial skills, you will improve your individual performance and directly contribute to the creation of high-functioning, collaborative teams that consistently achieve shared goals.
We will delve into the complexities of culture and its profound influence on communication. Using the metaphor of culture as an iceberg, we will explore the visible and hidden aspects of cultural nuances that shape how we interpret messages, build relationships, and achieve goals in teams.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to decode cultural nuances, connect authentically with team members from diverse backgrounds, build stronger and more inclusive teams, and lead diverse teams with confidence and cultural know-how.
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Uncover the profound link between communication and culture, exploring how cultural nuances shape meaning and relationships in teams. Learn how communication is complex, continuous, and contextual, and why this understanding is crucial for successful cross-cultural interactions.
Optional: The Reflective Learning Log Template•10 minutes
Recommendations for Promoting Effective Global Communication•10 minutes
Optional: Effective Cross-Cultural Communication Tips•10 minutes
Optional: Cultivating Constructive Self-Talk for Inclusive Teamwork•10 minutes
Language and Culture in Teamwork•10 minutes
Key Concepts List•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Module 1 Final Assessment•30 minutes
Communication Matters Knowledge Check•10 minutes
Self-Talk, Communication, Culture, and Teamwork Knowledge Check•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Communicating Across Cultures in Teams
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
Focus on practical strategies for effective communication in multicultural teams. Learn techniques to navigate diverse communication styles and foster successful collaboration across cultural differences.
Culture & Communication: An Inseparable Link for Teamwork•10 minutes
Language and Accent Bias: An Overview•10 minutes
Optional External Video: How to Outsmart Your Own Unconcious Bias•18 minutes
Paraphrasing: The Heart of Generous Listening•10 minutes
Optional: Generous Listening Overview and Reflection Questions•10 minutes
Optional Self-Evaluation: Nonverbal Communication in Team Settings•10 minutes
Key Concepts List•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Module 2 Final Assessment•30 minutes
Implicit Bias and Generous Listening Knowledge Check•10 minutes
Nonverbal Communication Knowledge Check•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Takeaway?•10 minutes
Cultivating an Inclusive Team Environment
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
Develop tools and techniques to create inclusive team environments, promoting belonging and equitable participation. Learn to value diverse contributions and build teams where all members thrive.
What's included
5 videos5 readings3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 19 minutes
Cultivating an Inclusive Team Culture•2 minutes
How to Be an Inclusive Team Player•6 minutes
Psychological Safety•6 minutes
Conflict Management in Diverse Teams•4 minutes
Managing Conflict•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
Required External Video: How to Be A Team Player Without Burning Out•10 minutes
Optional: How to Be a Good Team Player at Work - 10 Tips•10 minutes
Optional: Self-Evaluation - Team Psychological Safety•10 minutes
Cultural Values and Conflict in Multicultural Teams•10 minutes
Key Concepts List•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Module 3 Final Assessment•30 minutes
Inclusive Team Player and Psychological Safety Knowledge Check•10 minutes
Conflict Management Knowledge Check•10 minutes
Leading Diverse Teams
Module 4•4 hours to complete
Module details
Equip yourself with essential leadership skills to guide multicultural teams effectively. Explore strategies to leverage cultural differences, build cohesive teams, and achieve shared goals in diverse workplace settings.
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Is financial aid available?
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