Courses in Leeds

An immersive and transformative session that explores the key differences between cultural appropriation and appreciation, delving into four categories of appropriation: Exchange, Dominance, Exploitation, and Transculturation. Participants will gain insights on how to avoid appropriation, foster appreciation, and effect change in their work and processes, ultimately promoting inclusivity and respectful cultural exchange.

Multicultural teams within organizations offer a diverse range of perspectives and experiences, but they also present unique challenges. Employees often struggle with understanding and respecting cultural differences, which can lead to communication breakdowns and misunderstandings. Building a cohesive and inclusive multicultural team demands effective cross-cultural communication, fostering cultural sensitivity, and resolving conflicts that may arise due to varying cultural norms. By addressing these issues, businesses can harness the true potential of multicultural teams, improving collaboration, creativity, and overall performance. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Explore what it means to be part of a multicultural team and explore basic strategies managers can use to lead. Understand what cultural appropriation is, why it's problematic, and how to avoid engaging in it. Learn how to establish conversational norms around political issues at work and get some specific strategies for promoting and engaging in respectful discussions with co-workers. Discover four ways to accommodate beliefs in the workplace and get a few organizational do's and don'ts for navigating this. Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals