Course Overview
Processes such as increasing globalization and migration and the pluralization of lifestyles harbour outstanding opportunities, but at the same time place high demands on everyone involved. To work stress-free with people from other intercultural contexts in everyday life, it is helpful to have knowledge about our counterpart's imprints. However, constructive, and productive interaction with others also requires a high degree of self-reflection. Self-reflection, knowing and controlling one's own previous experiences, emotions, attitudes, and values is an important basis for constructive communication and cooperation with others.
Who should attend
People who work in intercultural settings whose goal is successful communication and cooperation. You are welcome to bring in your practical questions!
Course Objectives
Develop awareness of cultural imprints and intercultural dynamics, also in relation to communication and cooperation.
Reflect on your previous experiences in the intercultural context with regard to your working methods, role, and attitude.
Acquire and deepen practical intercultural competencies.
Recognize the potential that dealing sensitively with diversity holds for everyday work.
Course Content
- Self-reflection: How am I connected to the world?
- My experiences, attitudes and values
- Strategies for dealing with uncertainty
- How we orient ourselves: Perception, interpretation and evaluation
- Exercises for practical intercultural communication
- Suggestions for dealing with differences and misunderstandings in everyday work
- Transfer of what I have learned to current work practice
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Germany