As the world become more globalized and boundaryless, leaders need to be adept at working across cultures. Today’s workforce is extremely diverse, coming from different parts of the world and society with different expectation and wants.
Unlike personality which can be observed through behaviour, cultural influences on a talent are more subtle and affects their perspective, which shapes their attitude. Leadership today is not just about getting the job done. It is about winning the hearts of their talent that leads towards a greater dedication and commitment to the organization. Leaders need to be more agile in how they lead.
This is a 1-day workshop designed for experienced managers who wants to increase their effectiveness when leading a team that is culturally diverse.
This workshop aims to create greater awareness on the changing nature of leadership, equip leaders with a functional understanding of culture, increase their cultural awareness, interact meaningfully with their talent and ultimately increase a sense of loyalty in their talent.
After the workshop, you will be able to:
- Recognize the role of the leader in leading inclusively
- Understand the various culture using Hofstede cultural dimension
- Manage personal biases in leading a culturally diverse team
- Engage their direct report meaningfully in order to understand them
- Lead a culturally diverse team
- Manage challenging moments
Outline
- The diverse workplace
— The diverse talent today
— The benefits and challenges working across culture
— Skills to lead inclusively
- Culturally smart leaders
— Culture fundamental
— Lead a culturally diverse team
— Conscious leadership
- Leading inclusive team
— Create safe workspaces
— Develop trust in teams
— Managing challenging moments
