Working accross cultures

Introduction:

In today’s globalized world, professionals often collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and teams from diverse cultural backgrounds. Understanding cultural differences and effectively navigating them is essential for fostering collaboration, avoiding misunderstandings, and achieving shared goals. This training module leverages insights from The Culture Map by Erin Meyer, offering participants a structured framework to decode cultural differences and adapt their approaches to communication, decision-making, and leadership in multicultural environments.

Training program and objectives:

• Explore Erin Meyer’s eight dimensions of culture (e.g., Communication, Evaluating, Leading, Deciding).
• Understand how cultural preferences vary across these dimensions and their impact on workplace interactions.
• Recognize and address unconscious biases and cultural assumptions.
• Develop strategies for building trust and rapport in cross-cultural teams.
• Learn practical tools for adapting communication styles and behaviors to diverse cultural contexts.
• Enhance the effectiveness of virtual, global, and cross-functional teams.

Training Format:

• Duration: 2 hours
• Delivery Options: Online or Face-to-face (F2F)
• Maximum number of participants: 15

Outcomes:

Participants will develop a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and its impact on professional interactions. They will gain practical skills to communicate, collaborate, and lead effectively in multicultural teams, ensuring stronger relationships, enhanced team performance, and better organizational outcomes.

This training offers a highly interactive experience with real-world examples, case studies, and actionable strategies tailored to professionals working in the life sciences.