Cultural differences Danaë Huijser
Jan 12, 2015
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 !