Overview
This CPD-course focusses on leaders, managers and anyone in the workplace. Australia is an increasingly multi-cultural country. As a result, cultural differences occur in our workplaces. Because differences may lead to misunderstanding they may lead to difficulties in teams. For example, cooperation between people may be severely hampered by misunderstanding. These situations cause mediocre or even bad business performance. Better understanding can overcome real problems. Caused by more insight team members will act differently on foreign habits and views. This is a very sensitive and delicate area. However, understanding how to deal with it brings great results and joy.
This CPD course provides understanding of diversity. As a result you learn how to act differently. It is enriched with practical examples. On top of that it provides valuable practical advice how to act on dissimilarities. In this course you will learn:
- What is cultural awareness
- The significance of cultural awareness in Australia
- The impact of culture on our lives
- Recognising the 5 elements of cultural differences
- Awareness of stereotyping
- Acting on cultural differences
- Specific cultural issues in the Australian workplace
- How to prevent misunderstandings
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Course Features
- Lectures 8
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 4 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 33
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
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Cultural Awareness and Diversity
This CPD course provides understanding of cultural differences as well as ways how to act. It is enriched with practical examples to increase understanding and valuable practical advice how to act on dissimilarities.
- What is cultural awareness and why do you need it?
- How Important is Our Culture to the Way We Live our Lives?
- Do Cultures Stay the Same Forever?
- Cultural Differences
- Key Points About Cultural Awareness and Understanding
- Australia in The new millennium
- Change – A continuing challenge
- Dealing with Misunderstandings
