TE_2_Cultural Differences Experimental Session

Cultural differences

Danaë Huijser

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Time and space barriers are disappearing

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Are we ready to connect across the globe?

We prefer people who are ‘just like us’.

It’s more predictable, it’s safe, it just feels better.

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We are a team, look!

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We are a team, look!

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We are a team, look!

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Self-awareness is key

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King of the Netherlands

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Indian train station

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French manifestation

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Appreciate different views

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Appreciate different views

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Appreciate different views

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• Key skills: • postponing judgment, creative perception.

• Benefits: • creating value from diversity by making real

connections.• More effective teamwork, communication,

leadership;• Less conflicts, higher trust levels;• More creativity and innovation.

Combine strengths: Omoiyari

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Crossing borders brings benefits

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Are you able to fully enjoy the potential benefits of diversity?

•Based on 33 participants, your perception of Omoiyari in yourselves, your teams and your organisations:

Individual score: 74%Team score: 72%Organisational score: 70%

Omoiyari Scan results

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Goal: connect across borders through creative thinking and postponing judgment.

•Come up with a creative 2nd question asking about an experience of success; •Be creative and have fun .

Use networking breaks, lunches and the leisure programme.

Exercise: Brief Encounters

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Please prepare to share the best stories, most quotable quotes or exciting insights with the group during the closing session on Saturday.

We invite you to connect!

Please share

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Enjoy breaking the ice !