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Culturally Intelligent organizations work from a “pro-human” perspective and are solution focused, leave tags to the side, are flexible in their positionalities and communicate with each member of the community at an individual level focusing on the aggregate qualities team members bring to the table. Every interaction and negotiation is managed consciously and with a clear intention and purpose -to have an organic culture that embraces every individual as a WHOLE. Inclusiveness is a natural consequence of cultural intelligence.
In order to become Culturally intelligent, one must overcome a mind frame of tags and duality where there is a good vs bad, young vs old, external client vs internal client, male vs female, boss vs employee perception of human beings. Understanding our belief systems and perceptions are subjective and learning to manage them is key in developing and thriving in a Culture of diversity and multiculturalism.
There are three stages in developing Culturally Intelligent Organizations
– AWARENESS
Training programs are the starting point to create Awareness in big groups within an organization.
IMPLEMENTATION
Putting into practice strategies that will improve Collaborative and intercultural leadership. At this stage our natural reactions are still triggered under stress but we now can choose to approach situations differently. At this stage, it is clear that we have the tools and are able to approach situations differently achieving better results. However, strategizing at this stage may still feel mechanical. Reviewing, discussing and practicing real life cases and role plays help us integrate new behavioural patterns.
Training & Coaching speed up the Implementation stage.
INTEGRATION AND FLOW
Integrating and flowing because Diversity has become second nature to us. We no longer perceive situations in dualistic terms – good/bad, young/old, man/woman, black/white but have a solution focused approach.
Integration & Flow through Coaching.
Many companies are aware of the importance of promoting a strong culture but struggle with the gap they find between their current culture and their desired culture – incongruencies between what is said and how things really happen. In times of uncertainty, rapid change or stress, people tend to revert to old habits if the new ones are not really and personally integrated within.
This gap generates confusion and background noise. Cultural transformations occur when every single member of the team identifies him/herself with the values and philosophy of the company and feels it natural to change his/her behaviour as to be part of something they truly believe in.
“Transformation occurs when the heart and mind are in line. It´s about connecting with the human side of the business”.
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Interpreting behaviours and interactions steming from cultural traits is a skill that can be learned and integrated in your day to day!
Leaders who are Culturally Intelligent and thrive in intercultural environments have an integrated mindset of Inclusiveness and a humanistic approach to business. They are usually good observers and good listeners who can interpret cultural differences and adapt their style to their audience. They are good at understanding the degree of protocols needed, timing, dynamics in relationships and adapt their communication style to the situation at hand. Mind and emotions are at a balance.
Cultural Intelligence improves team
· commitment
· adaptabilility in times of uncertainty
· creativity to solve challenging situations
· growth at a global scale
· trust, reliability & accountability
. energy and willingness to be part
Training, Coaching & Counseling Programs are adequate for companies and leaders that
· seek to have an international presence
· aim at becoming global
· manage multicultural teams
· have expat programs or are undergoing expat processes
· negotiate & communicate interculturally
· are undergoing a cultural change (mergers & acquisition)
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Every process of becoming Culturally Intelligent is unique. Georgina Barquin works hand in hand with every one of her clients and observes key players & group dynamics, conducts key interviews and uses tools such as the Country Navigator, The Hawkins Model of Consciousness, The Barret Model or The Leadership Circle . Based on more than 17,000 hours of experience, she provides key pointers in order to help you in the transformation of your organization.
Intercultural Management, Diversity Management and personal development go hand in hand.