How to Communicate Effectively Across Cultures and Styles, Nov 2024

Communication across cultural and style differences is crucial for personal and professional success. This 2-hour virtual workshop, led by Dr. Meagan Pollock, offers participants an engaging exploration of culturally intelligent communication. Utilizing the LISTEN framework, the workshop highlights practical strategies to enhance understanding and collaboration across diverse groups. Participants will gain insights into identifying different communication styles, overcoming barriers, and applying effective communication techniques that respect and leverage cultural differences.

Testimonial: “Lynne, Magee, and I said that it was one of the best DEIJ sessions we have attended because it was a good mix of telling us things we didn’t know and making us think about applications in our own setting. We’ve been to many of them where they are terms on slides and then the facilitators ask what we think about the concepts rather than sharing information and research. We feel like we walked away with specific tools.” ~Elissa Milto

Live Workshop is November 14,  2024,

12 PM -2 PM CST on Zoom

Learning Objectives

• Recognize and Adapt Communication Styles: Learn to identify various communication styles and adapt your approach to enhance interactions across different cultures.
• Navigate Communication Barriers: Develop strategies to effectively overcome common barriers to communication in multicultural environments.
• Implement Culturally Intelligent Communication: Apply the principles of the LISTEN framework to improve understanding and collaboration in diverse settings.

Why you should participate

• Enhance Your Professional Competency: Master the essential skills of culturally intelligent communication, which are increasingly critical in today’s globalized workplace. Improve your ability to lead diverse teams, serve a broader client base, and foster a more inclusive workplace culture.
• Build Stronger Relationships: Learn how to adapt your communication style to better connect with people from various backgrounds. Whether in your personal life or professional settings, these skills can lead to more meaningful and effective interactions.
• Boost Your Confidence in Multicultural Settings: Gain confidence in your ability to navigate complex cultural dynamics. This workshop will provide you with the tools to handle and resolve misunderstandings more skillfully, ensuring you can communicate with clarity and empathy.
• Drive Positive Change: Equip yourself with the knowledge to be an agent of change in promoting inclusivity and understanding within your organization. Help create environments where diversity is not only recognized but truly valued.
• Invest in Your Personal Growth: Committing to this workshop is an investment in your personal development. Cultivating a deeper understanding of cultural differences and communication styles can enrich your perspective and enhance your interactions in every sphere of life.

Participation Levels

Level 1: Virtual Workshop Access Only

Description: This level is ideal for those seeking a foundational understanding of culturally intelligent communication. It grants access to the 2-hour live virtual workshop, perfect for busy professionals looking for actionable insights within a short timeframe.

Level 2: Enhanced Engagement Package

Description: Tailored for individuals who are committed to mastering culturally intelligent communication. This package is excellent for participants who want to thoroughly integrate culturally intelligent communication into their daily interactions, both personally and professionally, ensuring sustained growth and improvement. In addition to everything offered in Level 1, this enhanced package includes:

• Two Follow-Up Group Coaching Calls: These sessions provide a space to deepen your learning, refine your skills, and discuss implementation challenges and successes with peers and the facilitator. The dates and times of these two virtual meetings will be coordinated through a doodle poll to best meet the small group’s needs.
• Workshop Recording: Revisit the workshop content at your convenience to reinforce your understanding and catch any details you may have missed. The file will be unlisted on YouTube shortly after the workshop.
• Additional Resources: Receive hand-picked materials, such as articles, practical guides, and exclusive video content, that complement the workshop and coaching call topics to further enrich your learning experience.
• BONUS! Limited Time Access to our BRAND NEW four-module interactive digital course designed for self-paced learning and practical communication skills development.

Financial Assistance Options Available

Access is essential to us, and we never want money to be a barrier to learning. That’s why we provide a wealth of free resources to help you facilitate change. However, this workshop is a unique and specialized offering, and paid access enables us to create new resources. We recommend that you first seek support from your employer to invest in your professional development. If securing funding is not feasible, we invite you to apply for our sliding scale fees and scholarships or consider bartering your services. Applications for financial assistance will be evaluated based on cohort size, specific needs, and your motivations for joining this program. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Submit a request here.