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🌍 Cultural Intelligence

Intercultural competences

Intercultural competence involves understanding and respecting cultural differences to communicate and collaborate effectively. It’s essential for promoting inclusion, reducing misunderstandings, and building strong relationships in both personal and professional settings.

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Introduction

Intercultural competence is the ability to communicate and collaborate effectivelywith people from different cultural backgrounds. It involves understanding andrespecting differences in values, behaviours, and communication styles, andadapting one’s approach to foster mutual understanding. Today this skill is essentialfor promoting inclusion, reducing misunderstandings, and building strongrelationships in both personal and professional settings.Developing intercultural competence requires open-mindedness, curiosity, and awillingness to challenge assumptions. It involves actively learning from others,embracing diversity, and adapting communication styles to ensure everyone feelsunderstood and valued. Those with strong intercultural competence are betterequipped to lead diverse teams, navigate cultural differences, and create moreinclusive environments.

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Activity

In the "Relay Race on Intercultural Competences" activity, participants engage in afun and interactive relay race where they write words related to intercultural competence,followed by a group discussion to reflect on their choices and learn more about the concept.

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💡 Creativity

Critical thinking

Critical thinking is the ability to analyze information, question assumptions, and make informed decisions. It involves considering different perspectives, weighing evidence, and recognizing biases, making it an essential skill in today’s world of information overload and misinformation.

🚀 Leadership

Motivation

Motivation is the drive that pushes individuals to pursue goals, overcome obstacles, and stay focused. Whether stemming from passion or external rewards, it’s key to maintaining momentum and achieving long-term success.

📈 Personal Development

Self confidence

Self-confidence is the belief in one’s abilities, decisions, and worth, empowering individuals to take on challenges and embrace opportunities. It builds resilience, strengthens relationships, and inspires others through trust in oneself.

📈 Personal Development

Time management

Effective time management helps prioritize tasks, reduce stress, and increase productivity. It empowers individuals to stay organized, meet deadlines, and maintain a healthier work-life balance.

💼 Workplace Skills

Teamwork

Teamwork is about collaboration, trust, and combining diverse skills and perspectives to achieve greater results. Effective teams communicate clearly, respect each other, and adapt to challenges.

🚀 Leadership

Leadership

Leadership is about inspiring, guiding, and empowering others toward a common goal. A true leader sets a vision, fosters collaboration, and motivates their team, all while being empathetic and adaptable. Effective leadership is built on trust, integrity, and the ability to listen and learn.

🌍 Cultural Intelligence

Communication

Communication is more than words—it’s about expressing ideas clearly, listening actively, and building strong connections. It involves verbal and non-verbal cues, adapting to different audiences, and ensuring messages are understood.

💡 Creativity

Decision making

Decision-making is the ability to assess situations, weigh options, and make informed choices. Strong decision-makers stay calm under pressure, think critically, and balance logic with intuition to achieve the best outcomes.

💡 Creativity

Creative thinking

Creative thinking challenges the usual, embraces new ideas, and drives progress. It opens fresh perspectives, improves problem-solving, and fuels innovation by questioning norms and experimenting with change.

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