DO YOU WANT TO STAND OUT ON YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION? OR GET AN EDGE IN YOUR JOB SEARCH?
According to the Institute for the Future, "Increased global interconnectivity puts diversity and adaptability at the center of organizational operations." That's why IFTF has identified cross-cultural competency as one of the top 10 skills workers need now!
This course will teach you how to build skills in the following areas:
◎ Identifying your own cultural history & bias
◎ Adapting to different communication styles
◎ Exploring the behaviors & assumptions impacted by culture
◎ Understanding how values differ between Eastern and Western Organizations
◎ Setting yourself up to be an intercultural changemaker
Then we'll give you a chance to put those skills to work, creating an action plan to make change in your community.
This course is perfect for a high school senior looking to stand out on a college application or for a college student seeking to differentiate him or herself in the world of business, human services, healthcare or education.
If you're looking to get a promotion in a current job, add this certification to your skill set. It will set you apart!
At the end of this course, you'll receive a certificate showing you've added these vital skills to your tool box for the world of work. You'll also have an action plan to follow to create change in your community or organization.
We look forward to seeing what you accomplish!
Thanks for investing in yourself!
You’ll Learn HOW TO…
ADAPT TO DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION STYLES
You'll map your ethnic, economic, religious, racial makeup; then assess how you can adapt your communication to the culture around you.
EXPLORE HOW CULTURAL DIFFERENCES SHAPE OUR INTERACTIONS
We'll explore the role of culture in everything from holiday celebrations and food choice, to interactions with authority and time management. Armed with this knowledge, you can spot and manage potential interpersonal conflicts ahead of time.
UNDERSTAND THE VALUES CONTRAST BETWEEN EAST & WEST
We'll evaluate the contrasts between East & West definitions of commonly held values such as truth, justice and law. Understanding these differences will allow you to calibrate for work effectively with those from across Asia.
BECOME A CHANGEMAKER IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
You'll identify what sets a community changemaker apart and prepare an action plan to create change in your organization.
advanced
Challenge Level
5
Lessons
15
Hours of Coursework
Course Breakdown
LESSON ONE: BUILDING SELF-AWARENESS
Identify your own cultural history & bias. Review how culture influences communication styles; then learn to adapt.
LENGTH: 3 HOURS
LESSON TWO: THE COMPONENTS OF CULTURE
We’ll review the components of culture and how you can best learn about them in someone you work with or manage.
LENGTH: 4 HOURS (Includes 3 activities)
LESSON THREE: UNDERSTANDING THE EAST/WEST PARADIGM
You’ll learn how societies define values differently according to whether they're shaped by Eastern philosophy or Western philosophy.
This will allow you to calibrate for work with those from across Asia.
LENGTH: 6 HOURS (Includes 4 activities)
LESSON FOUR: HOW TO BE A CHANGE AGENT
Before we put your new skills to work, let's identify what makes a changemaker effective.
LENGTH: 2 HOURS (Includes 2 activities)
LESSON FIVE: BE THE CHANGE
Now that you know what makes a changemaker effective, you will draw up your own action plan to make change in your community or organization. Let your ideas flow!
LENGTH: AS LONG AS YOU NEED
"Jessica Stone’s book, Crossing the Divide, is an impressive legacy of honesty. In a world where differences are celebrated, I appreciated Stone’s pragmatic advice on HOW to make the most of cross-cultural relationships." - MARY Roberts, Education Marketing Executive
"Given the environment we live in, the practical lessons that are imparted through the the result of personal stories shared by the author would help everyone put our diverse world and cultures in a much wider context." - Erik Wang, International Entrepreneur
"Jessica does such a great job of providing vivid detail through practical experience with each of the lessons. The book conveys the lessons in a way that was thought provoking and engaging which made each of them easy to retain. I'm a huge fan." - Justin Byrd, Company President
Are You Ready to Start?
INDIVIDUAL ONLINE
Take the first step toward becoming a more competent, intercultural communicator and actor with this fun, interactive course.
This package is perfect for a high school senior
looking for an extra way to differentiate him or herself in the college application process.
A current college student can likewise benefit from this course to add these must-have skills to his or her resume. Remember, students in many states need community service credits or can benefit from them in order to graduate from high school.
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You get:
- 3 months of access for 1 person to the course modules
- 1 year access to Crossing the Divide Facebook community page to provide networking and inspiration
- Unlimited access to your action plan & community service resources
- Certificate of Completion