Navigating Cultures in the Global Workplace

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Navigating Cultures Workshop

Next Offering: Fall 2023

Wednesdays, 10-12pm CST
October 18 - November 15, 2023

Application Form (for participants)

Nomination Form (for supervisors)

Contact

Jennifer Gerrard

Senior Director, Global Engagement and Intercultural Initiatives

Janka Pieper

Senior Director, Communications and Intercultural Learning

Testimonials

“I know it's easy to see someone pick "Strongly Agree" for all of the answers in a survey and think that they weren't being thoughtful, however, I want to emphasize that this workshop was AWESOME and I stand by all of the scores I gave! Jennifer and Janka ran it so well. I was consistently impressed by the balance of discussion, videos, breakout rooms, and activities. It never felt stale or boring, even when going one by one through the COI categories. I really appreciate that you made an effort to mix it up all the time. The Cultural Navigator tool is so interesting and fun and I am excited to have access to it for a year. It is difficult to structure a five week workshop so that it is so engaging, and you two did an incredible job. Some of the best facilitators I've ever seen!” Winter Quarter 2022 Participant

“A great professional development opportunity that will keep on giving.” Winter Quarter 2021 Participant

“This was the most well balanced professional development workshop in which I've engaged (virtual or other). I felt the homework assignments were SPOT ON and although they required outside work, it was time well-spent. Clearly a lot of thought and intent went into this course, its work and requirements. Kudos.” Winter Quarter 2021 Participant

This interactive workshop series for staff members aims to provide tools for greater self-awareness and practical knowledge to increase intercultural sensitivity and effective communication in the workplace. The small group workshops will be conducted online, involving a combination of live presentations, discussions, and interactive activities. All participants will be provided with an online, personal assessment — the Cultural Orientations Indicator ® (COI) — and will have access to an array of professional development materials.

At the end of the workshop series, participants will be able to:

define the concept of culture and understand its levels and dimensions
understand and apply learnings from the Cultural Orientations Indicator® (COI) and the Cultural Navigator® to work situations
reflect more structurally and critically on past and current intercultural workplace experiences
use tools and strategies provided to reduce intercultural conflict and misunderstanding

Fall 2023 Dates

Wednesdays, April 19 - May 17, 2023
3-5pm CET | 8-10am CST

Cost

The workshop is free to staff members selected for the program. However, if a participant does not attend all five sessions of the workshop, we will request a $65 reimbursement from the participant’s home department to cover the cost of the individual’s (COI)® assessment.

Eligibility

The workshop series is open to all benefits-eligible Northwestern staff members, who have been employed by the university for at least six months. Preference will be given to applicants with some experience working with culturally diverse constituents and who demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on their own experiences.