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OVERVIEW: GLOBAL AWARENESS

Global awareness

Cultural Intelligence

Linking global awareness and cultural intelligence to leader effectiveness

Skills and tools to build our knowledge and enhance our application of global trends

GLOBAL AWARENESS

Global Awareness Leads To…

Leadership that is Globally Engaged and Aware.

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THE WORLD IS FLAT

“Each century, as we push out the frontiers of human knowledge, work at

every level becomes more complex, requiring more pattern recognition and

problem solving.” Thomas Friedman, The World Is Flat

What does it mean to be globally aware? An openness to connect Adjusting the way we think Connecting to your interests Integrating locally and institutionally

GLOBAL AWARENESS: WHAT IS IT?

Why it is important for leaders to be globally aware?

When leaders are globally

aware and connected to a

macro and micro understanding

of life across cultures, they

become communicators of

information and events as

well as strategic integrators

of information within their

institutions.

GLOBAL AWARENESS: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

LITERACIES OF GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Five Literacies Networked Intelligence Futuring Strategic Navigation Deep Design Brand Resonance

“The vast global dynamic is only just booting up. Yet it is already giving rise to a disconcertingly complex environment in which the

axioms . . . of the past appear increasingly

inadequate.”

Richard David HamesThe Five Literacies of Global

Leadership

To be successful in the future we must transform our vision from the inside out to the outside in.

Global awareness is work!It is the result of an intentional effort to add the perceptions, skills, and competencies required to see events and to understand the significance of those events within a cultural and global context.

GLOBAL AWARENESS: WHAT ARE THE SKILLS?

WHAT ARE THE SKILLS FOR INCREASING GLOBAL AWARENESS?

In groups read The Building Global Awareness case study. Discuss questions. Report out.

GLOBAL AWARENESS CASE STUDY

GLOBAL AWARENESS

Ian Goldin is director of the 21st Century School at Oxford. Through the school's program of research, collaboration, and education, he's powering new, cross-disciplinary thinking about global problems from the near and far future.

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How do we prepare ourselves for the complexity of being leaders who are globally aware and connected?

Using insights gained from the exercise and video, what are your next steps to increase and strengthen your capacity for Global Awareness?

GLOBAL AWARENESS REFLECTION

Cultural Intelligence Understand why cultural

intelligence is important for leaders.

Assess your understanding of cultural intelligence.

Explore how cultural intelligence can increase your leadership effectiveness.

Identify the skills and insights necessary to successfully demonstrate cultural intelligence.

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE

Answer the eight questions using a five-point Likert Scale where

• 1 = Considerable Improvement Needed • 3 = Moderate Improvement Needed• 5 = No Improvement Needed

Share with your group your scores for questions 1, 3, and 6.

ASSESSING YOUR CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE

The Three Parts of Cultural Intelligence

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE

The mindfulness of the leader allows for continuous learning and information gathering that augments existing knowledge and informs the creation of new behaviors and actions.

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE COMPONENTS

The Differences Difference Makes

Cultural Intelligence makes it possible to see and honor difference. Moreover, it understands the details of differences and then seeks to build bridges of understanding to connect and communicate.

Open Attitude

Self Awarene

ss

Other Awaren

ess

Cultural Knowled

ge

Cultural Skills

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS

Open attitude is the prerequisite for developing

cross-cultural effectiveness.

Self-awareness accelerates other

awareness.

Cultural knowledge must be translated into

cross-cultural skills to be effective.

Self and other awareness must be grounded in cross- cultural knowledge.

Walker, 2007

What are the skills necessary to build Cultural Intelligence?The Five-Step Skill-Building Process

BARRIERS TO CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE

Often, we are the ones who can get in the way our own acquisition of cultural intelligence. Addressing existing biases, fears, and

prejudices are essential if we intend to build and use cultural intelligence

in relationships and institutions.

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE DISCUSSION

How have you seen leaders exercise cultural intelligence in a way that recognizes and advances

understanding, builds relationships, and

increases institutional effectiveness?

ASSESSING CULTURES TO BUILD C.I.

How do we assess cultures to increase Cultural Intelligence?

“Provide for me the tools to open up the world around me and I will gain the insights that will not only change me but the very world in which I live, work, and influence.”

ASSESSING CULTURES TO BUILD C.I.

When building Cultural Intelligence, the GLOBE’s nine dimensions can provide specific information that can contribute to:

These nine dimensions provide “windows” into the worlds of those around us that build understanding and connections. We gain the vital details that help accelerate our own

learning and the learning of our colleagues and institutions.

Case studies require us to analyze problem situations and reach our own conclusions concerning the outcome.

ABOUT CASE STUDIES

Name the issue. Review the facts. WHO is the ultimate

decider? List the key stakeholders. Determine what matters. Assess why it matters and

to whom. Assess your relationship

with key stakeholders. Make a recommendation.

A CASE STUDY

The Case: Making a Meaningful Connection

In your groups, read the Richardson College Case Study.

Engage in discussion about the situation.

Provide responses to each of the questions.

Be prepared to discuss your results.

SUMMARY

Global Awareness is about building conscious awareness of how unfolding world events might in some way impact our institutions

Stay informed, connected, and involved Broker understanding about and be an

informed and reasoned advocate for Global Awareness at our institutions

Connect Global Awareness with Cultural Intelligence

Strengthen our capacity to engage in Cultural Intelligence

Contribute to institutional capacity for international community

Build a knowledge exchange

WHAT’S YOUR PLAN TOMORROW?

What opportunities/platforms exist in the area of building Global Awareness for the future?

What steps might you take as a leader to accelerate the acquisition of Cultural Intelligence?

Who can you call on to help?

What opportunities exist in your community to increase access to healthy cross-cultural experiences?

BUILD A PERSONAL ALIGNMENT PLAN (PAP)

Plan Responses

Core Purpose/Mission

Identity

Values/Beliefs

Capabilities/Strengths

Behaviors/DiSC Style

Constraints

Hopes/Dreams/Expectations

What is the object of your desire regarding Complex Role?

Measures How will you document your progress?

WRITING AND REFLECTION

Record two to three ideas or issues that came out of the discussion that were most

meaningful to you.