This course will enhance your ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in multicultural team environments. You will be equipped with essential attitudes and communication skills to confidently navigate cultural differences and thrive within diverse teams.
You will gain the knowledge and tools to communicate inclusively, understand diverse cultural perspectives, and collaborate effectively within your teams. This course is suitable for you, regardless of your career stage, if you're aiming to become a more effective communicator, team player, and leader. By developing these crucial skills, you will improve your individual performance and directly contribute to the creation of high-functioning, collaborative teams that consistently achieve shared goals.
We will delve into the complexities of culture and its profound influence on communication. Using the metaphor of culture as an iceberg, we will explore the visible and hidden aspects of cultural nuances that shape how we interpret messages, build relationships, and achieve goals in teams.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to decode cultural nuances, connect authentically with team members from diverse backgrounds, build stronger and more inclusive teams, and lead diverse teams with confidence and cultural know-how.
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Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success
University of Colorado System via Coursera
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Overview
Syllabus
- Communication and Culture
- Uncover the profound link between communication and culture, exploring how cultural nuances shape meaning and relationships in teams. Learn how communication is complex, continuous, and contextual, and why this understanding is crucial for successful cross-cultural interactions.
- Communicating Across Cultures in Teams
- Focus on practical strategies for effective communication in multicultural teams. Learn techniques to navigate diverse communication styles and foster successful collaboration across cultural differences.
- Cultivating an Inclusive Team Environment
- Develop tools and techniques to create inclusive team environments, promoting belonging and equitable participation. Learn to value diverse contributions and build teams where all members thrive.
- Leading Diverse Teams
- Equip yourself with essential leadership skills to guide multicultural teams effectively. Explore strategies to leverage cultural differences, build cohesive teams, and achieve shared goals in diverse workplace settings.
Taught by
Brenda J. Allen