Course Outline

Amongst a wide range of valuable topics, the following will be prioritized:

Day 1-
Foundations of Cultural Intelligence

• Introduction to the course and the importance of Cultural Intelligence (CI) for women in today's globalized world.
• Defining Cultural Intelligence and its significance in cross-cultural interactions.
• Gender and cultural dynamics: discussing how gender intersects with culture, leading to unique experiences for women.
• Recognizing stereotypes and biases related to women's roles in different cultures.

Day 2:
Unveiling Personal and Cultural Identities

• Introducing the concept of personal cultural mapping: identifying your cultural background, values, and biases.
• Unconscious biases and their influence on cross-cultural interactions.
• How to remove barriers to cross-cultural communication

Day 3:
Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

• Barriers to cross-cultural communication: language, non-verbal cues, and cultural norms.
• Developing active listening skills in diverse settings.
• Addressing miscommunications and misunderstandings with empathy and cultural sensitivity.

Day 4:
Developing Global Mindset and Leadership

• Building a global mindset: embracing diverse perspectives and adapting to different cultural norms.
• Leadership qualities and styles across cultures: understanding effective leadership behaviors in various contexts.
• Strategies for managing expatriates and diverse teams: fostering inclusivity and cohesion.
• Exploring the challenges and benefits of diverse leadership teams.

Day 5:
Mastering Cross-Cultural Skills

• Cross-cultural negotiation skills: understanding cultural influences on negotiation styles, strategies, and outcomes.
• Techniques for effective cross-cultural negotiations, including adapting communication and finding common ground
• Navigating multi-cultural teams: fostering collaboration and synergy.