CULTURAL SAFETY IN MANAGING MEETINGS
How to Achieve Cultural Inclusion and Productive Cross-Cultural Engagement
FOR LEADERS WANTING PRACTICAL TOOLS TO MAKE MEETINGS INCLUSIVE - NOT JUST EFFICIENT
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PROFESSIONAL COACHING | TRAINING
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HOW TO ACHIEVE CULTURAL INCLUSION AND PRODUCTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
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As someone who manages meetings, you’ll discover how to create a culturally inclusive environment where every voice is valued, helping you create more productive and culturally attuned discussions.
As a qualified intercultural business consultant, I’ll guide you in managing cultural dynamics to ensure your meetings are respectful, engaging, and effective.
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 helps meeting hosts create culturally inclusive environments where all voices are valued, leading to more productive and engaging discussions.
It provides actionable strategies for managing cultural dynamics and resolving misunderstandings to ensure effective, respectful meetings.
OBJECTIVE
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Learn how to achieve cultural inclusion and productive cross-cultural engagement when managing meetings.
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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Cultural dynamics and their impact on communication in meetings
Strategies for inclusive meeting management with cultural intelligence
Tools for identifying and mitigating cultural misunderstandings in real-time
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
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Managers and leaders who run meetings with culturally diverse teams
Team leaders responsible for fostering inclusive workplace environments
Facilitators and consultants managing cross-cultural collaborations
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 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 find it difficult to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard and respected in meetings involving culturally diverse participants.
I struggle to create a meeting environment that feels inclusive and comfortable for participants from different cultural backgrounds.
I’m unsure how to manage cultural tensions or misunderstandings that arise during meetings.
ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS
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Enhance your ability to lead inclusive meetings where every participant feels heard and respected, regardless of their cultural background.
Learn practical techniques to create a culturally inclusive environment that encourages productive engagement.
Equip yourself with strategies to identify and address cultural misunderstandings, ensuring smoother, more respectful interactions during meetings.
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
