GUIDING CULTURALLY DIVERSE TALENT INTO SENIOR LEADERSHIP
How to Prepare, Mentor and Champion Employees, With Cultural Intelligence
FOR MANAGERS COMMITTED TO SHAPING INCLUSIVE CAREER PATHWAYS FOR CULTURALLY DIVERSE STAFF
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HOW TO PREPARE, MENTOR AND CHAMPION EMPLOYEES, WITH CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE
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Progressing diverse talent into leadership isn’t about treating everyone the same – it’s about knowing what makes a difference.
Many well-meaning managers want to do the right thing, but hidden cultural barriers and unspoken leadership expectations can easily be overlooked.
This professional development program helps you recognise those barriers and tailor your support to match the needs and strengths of your culturally diverse employees.
As a qualified intercultural business consultant, I’ll walk you through practical frameworks for mentoring, sponsoring and championing your employees with cultural intelligence and impact.
By the end of this program, you’ll be equipped with the insight, tools and confidence to guide high-performing talent into senior leadership roles – and know that your support is hitting the mark.
Choose from any of the following delivery options:
- Professional Coaching (1-on-1 or small groups)
- Team Training (in-person or virtual)
Craig Shim, Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists
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OVERVIEW
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This program equips leaders with practical tools and cultural due diligence to mentor and champion culturally diverse employees into senior leadership roles.
Participants will develop skills in cultural intelligence, engagement, and advocacy to effectively support and advance high-performing talent.
OBJECTIVE
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Learn how to prepare, mentor and champion culturally diverse employees, with cultural intelligence.
DURATION
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Professional Coaching: Choose from a 2-session or 4-session coaching package (each session is 90 minutes), delivered virtually by qualified intercultural business coach Craig Shim
Team Training: Half-day, full-day or 2-day options
COST
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Professional Coaching (2 × 90-minute virtual sessions):
AUD 2,144 / USD 1,395 / GBP 1,050
A four-session package is also available if you want more time to go deeper, cover additional topics, and get more detailed feedback on your progress.
Team Training: From AUD 4,800 (half-day option). Quote available on request – click the ‘Enquire Now’ button below.
KEY TOPICS
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Recognising cultural barriers and 'unwritten cultural rules' for leadership progression.
Building trust and engagement with culturally diverse employees in mentoring relationships.
Championing and advocating for culturally diverse talent to advance into leadership roles.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
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Leaders and managers guiding culturally diverse employees towards senior leadership roles
Professionals providing informal career guidance or mentorship within organisations
Organisations in both government and corporate sectors aiming to develop a culturally inclusive leadership pipeline
A Note for Australian Government Agencies
This program aligns with the APS Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Employment (CALD) Strategy and Action Plan, supporting your efforts to address the following headline actions:
- Headline Action 2 Cultural Understanding: Build a curated collection of multimedia learning resources. Outcome A: The experience and contributions of CALD employees are shared and reflected in greater intercultural understanding. Outcome B: Our greater intercultural understanding enables us to harness the wealth and depth of expertise available across the APS. Outcome C: Best practice is promoted and collaboratively implemented across the APS.
- Headline Action 3 Leadership and Management: Build APS Leadership through embedding cultural capability training and sponsorship of CALD employees.
- Headline Action 4 Recruitment and Progression: Modernise the APS recruitment and promotion processes to apply a rigorous understanding of merit.
- Headline Action 5 Representation: Reflect the population we serve and throughout the APS to represent diversity cohorts fairly. Outcomes: There is an increase in the pipeline of CALD employees in SES roles, and the APS reflects and respects cultural diversity at all levels.
CHALLENGES ADDRESSED
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I want to help my culturally diverse employees understand the 'unwritten cultural rules' for progressing into leadership roles, but I’m unsure how cultural differences may create barriers for them.
I don't know why more culturally diverse employees don't seek mentoring or leadership development opportunities, or why they don't engage with me fully.
I'm unsure if cultural issues are affecting the effectiveness of my mentoring and limiting my ability to champion my employees into leadership roles.
ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS
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Gain a clear understanding of how cultural barriers impact leadership progression and learn how to effectively guide your employees through these challenges.
Learn strategies to foster trust and engagement with culturally diverse employees, encouraging them to seek and fully participate in leadership development opportunities.
Develop the cultural due diligence necessary to address cultural barriers and champion your employees as they navigate their leadership journey.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
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As a qualified intercultural business consultant, I specialise in enhancing cross-cultural business and relational skills. Having lived abroad for much of my career, I've gained valuable insights into how cultural competency is crucial for building strong relationships. Drawing on this experience, I provide coaching, training, and advice to corporate and government clients to boost their cross-cultural capabilities.
My intercultural guidance is trusted by companies like Boeing, Nike, PepsiCo, and Mastercard, as well as the Australian Government and United Nations agencies. I also serve on several advisory panels, including those for the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Australian Public Service Commission.
Craig Shim, Director, Alphacrane Intercultural Specialists
