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Cultural Competence: What, Why, and How

by Winston Sieck updated September 20, 2021

diverse work team with cultural competence

Building relationships and working successfully with different others can seem like a major challenge. But you can enjoy the rewards, while keeping frustration to a minimum. The key to making them work is cultural competence. What is cultural competence? Cultural competence is defined as … [Read more...] about Cultural Competence: What, Why, and How

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, GC Science, Popular Tagged With: general

Cultural Adjustment: Embracing Your Journey Abroad

by Winston Sieck updated September 19, 2021

sojourner facing cultural adjustment

“You’re such an American!” In the U.S., those are words you’re proud to hear, they bolster your pride and patriotic spirit. When you hear them uttered in another country, though, those four little words can really sting. There is a substantial difference between visiting a place to experience … [Read more...] about Cultural Adjustment: Embracing Your Journey Abroad

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How Learning New Cultures Boosts Your Creativity

by Louise Rasmussen updated September 18, 2021

man shocked while learning new cultures

Yuck! Splashes of chicken blood and insects fly everywhere. The old Chinese woman waves the butcher knife and squirming corpse triumphantly. She flashes a toothless grin. You’re speechless. Flabbergasted. Grossed out big time. You thought you’d take a leisurely stroll in a quaint … [Read more...] about How Learning New Cultures Boosts Your Creativity

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How to Tap the Advantages of Being Bicultural

by Louise Rasmussen updated September 17, 2021

symbolizing advantages of being bicultural

There are numerous advantages of being bicultural. Studies have shown that biculturals are more creative and enjoy greater professional success. One reason for the many advantages of being bicultural is that exposure to diverse beliefs and worldviews enables biculturals to consider different … [Read more...] about How to Tap the Advantages of Being Bicultural

Filed Under: Culture & Communication Tagged With: general, perspective-taking

What is Competence and Why is it Important?

by Winston Sieck updated September 17, 2021

symbolizing what is competence

Competence means that you have the ability to do something well. You are capable of performing a task or job effectively. Competence can include the knowledge and skills needed to solve a quadratic equation. Or, it can comprise the much larger and more diverse clusters of skills, or competencies, … [Read more...] about What is Competence and Why is it Important?

Filed Under: Learning Science, Popular Tagged With: general, intelligence

3 Ways to Improve Your Cultural Intelligence

by Louise Rasmussen updated September 17, 2021

cultural Intelligence figure

Picture this - you’re introduced to the CEO of a French start-up that your company is in the process of acquiring. The CEO grabs your hand and leans in for some repeated lip action on your cheeks. His breath has a hint of garlic and something else you can’t identify. His grip on your hand is … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Improve Your Cultural Intelligence

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, Popular Tagged With: general, intelligence

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