Cultural training is having a moment, and it's easy to see why. Many individuals, organizations, and communities are living and working across cultures and are discovering gaps in their knowledge, capacity, and competence. However, not all cultural situations are the same, and cultural training programs are not one-size-fits-all, so before you dive into training, we recommend that you consider these questions:
Read MoreCulture continues to be a major topic in 2018. And yet, it can also be overwhelming if you are new to the game. But don't despair: with consistent effort and the right approach, you can make big strides in the remaining 9 months of the year. Here are our top tips for getting started:
Read MoreWe don't have any snow in Phoenix, but we are at the end of the year, just the same. We'd like to take a few minutes to reflect on the year and thank everyone who made 2017 meaningful for us.
Read MoreWe're back from a whirlwind week in San Diego! Not only were we very pleased to participate in a conference dedicated to an urgent and relevant theme – Building Bridges with Intercultural Competence: Changing World, Changing People, Changing Times – but we also enjoyed engaging with our colleagues and celebrating the richness of culture in its many forms.
Read MoreWe're counting down the days! SIETAR USA's 17th Annual Conference is set to begin next week in San Diego, and we can't wait. As the Society for Intercultural Education, Training, and Research, SIETAR is the preeminent organization promoting intercultural learning, engagement, and professional development in the United States. And judging by its stated goals, it is a perfect place for us to gather.
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