Isn’t it interesting how the simple request of wearing masks has effortlessly evolved to become the new norm in some parts of the world, whereas in others, it’s literally inciting hatred and protests? Given the root cause is constant across the globe, the only variable would seem to be the collective mindsets in the different regions of the world; that is to say, their respective geographical cultures!Research has shown that there are bottom line implications for business operations, which is how Cross-Cultural awareness has come to be recognized as one of the critical leadership skills in today’s hyper-connected world.

Spoken words are a poor conductor of meaning. We too often assume that just because we are sharing languages, we must therefore have common understanding; throw in the refraction created by the cultural tapestry, little wonder how trust and relationships are so frequently the casualty. Technologies do not bring people closer together, they merely create connection opportunities and amplify our communication competencies, or the lack thereof; being able to include deep-seated cross-cultural psychology in our interactions will give us an edge no bits and bytes could provide. Based on the work of Fons Trompenaars (Riding the Waves of Culture), bring your stories and explore alternative perspectives of your experiences and challenges with TNM Coach Andy Chan! In this course you will

• Understand where “cultures” come from - how they are acquired and not inherited
• Expand your perspectives on how deeply embedded attitudes may impact fundamental interpersonal aspects such as relationships building, notions of respect, and so on

• Be more able to observe and explain workplace conflicts
• Become more skilled in synergizing cross-cultural teams

This is a free 6-hour program divided into three parts over three consecutive days of two hours each. August 24, August 25 and August 26 beginning at 11am Central European Time/5 pm Hong Kong Time

3 STEPS TO REGISTER

1. DEVICE You will need a desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone or landline.

2. PROMPTS

Follow the prompts provided by Eventbrite.Once registered, you can add classes to your calendar including the Zoom dial-in links. Eventbrite will send you a reminder ahead of each session.

3. ZOOM

Be sure to download the free ZOOM app prior to your first session.ZOOM is available free in the Apple and Android stores OR it can be downloaded here:

https://zoom.us/download.