Dr. Sunny Hong, senior anthropology consultant with SIL, is offering an in-person workshop at EMDC on cross-cultural mentoring. The four-day workshop will take place during the Post-EMDC Training, from the 1st to the 4th June 2024. If you are attending the EMDC conference, this is too good of an opportunity to miss! Here are some details…
Course description
In a mentoring relationship, similarity in relational expectations, communication styles, or shared experiences might lead to a more straightforward interpersonal relationship between a mentor and a protégé. But with more global partnerships and opportunities to learn from the expertise of those from different cultural backgrounds– the likelihood and benefits of cross-cultural mentoring relationships are increasing. The purpose of this workshop is to help participants understand key concepts in individualistic and collectivistic cultures, and learn how they can affect expectations, communication, and other factors in cross cultural mentoring relationships. Participants will also learn how to use the strengths from different cultures so that cross-cultural mentoring can be even more fruitful than mono-cultural mentoring.
Who will benefit from this workshop?
Anyone who is a life-long learner, but especially those working in cross-cultural or intercultural relationships. Participants will learn about their own preferences for mentoring and how different cultures have other mindsets and practices in mentoring. Participants will learn how to adjust their mentoring practice to better serve people from different cultural backgrounds. Participants will learn how to mentor in a multicultural environment.
What will you learn?
- Understanding cross-cultural mentoring
- Mentoring issues in cross-cultural communication
- Mentoring cross over different worldviews: with special attention to understanding honor and shame cultures
- Understanding Cultural frame- applying Grid and Group, to help mentoring relationship
- Leadership and power in mentoring
- Cross-cultural conflict resolution in mentoring
Do you have any questions?
Please contact Dr. Sunny Hong here.
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