Engineers encounter a range of specialized circumstances when working cross-culturally, as well as engaging with the same aspects of culture and cultural differences as any other industry. This is a 60-minute dive into intercultural interactions from a high and low context perspective. We identify what these terms mean, what some circumstances look like, and how we can get better at recognizing and negotiating them, whether we are engineers ourselves, whether we have a support function for engineers, or whether we are just looking for another lens to improve our intercultural skills.
All programming from the Intercultural Workplace Program (IWP) at ISANS, seeks to raise intercultural awareness, knowledge and skills so employers can better attract and retain employees, regardless of whether they are Canadian-born, or from another nation in the world. Improved retention is a proven money -saver and is the foundation for organizational ability to provide the services and products it is designed to do. When retention is higher, our work-life and work culture is better.
Participants will gain practical insights into personal and professional growth and be introduced to tools for assessing and prioritizing areas of focus in their careers and personal lives.
Presenters: Janice Tanner Ernst & Katherine Risley at KBRS
Learning Objectives:
- Reflect on Past Experiences: Recognize achievements and identify areas for growth.
- Assess Life and Work Balance: Leverage the "Wheel of Life" self-assessment to pinpoint areas needing focus and balance.
- Create a Vision and Action Plan: Develop practical tools and strategies for impactful goal-setting and career growth in the new year.