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Multiculturalism, Leadership, and the Workplace
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Advanced Provider : Barry Davis 7 Lessons · 22m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Effective multicultural teams bring together diverse cultures into one work culture that leverages the unique skills each team member brings to the workplace. Multicultural teams are important in the global economy because, while many teams may work well together, a diverse team can offer a variety of perspectives. This means that unique skill sets are needed for leaders and managers to be effective and make the most of a diverse team setting. This course provides today’s workplace leader with the necessary skills to identify the level of acculturation by both the dominant and subcultures that exist in your workplace, develop a basic strategy to cultivate a balanced level of cultural expressiveness, and foster an atmosphere of intercultural respect.
In this Multiculturalism, Leadership, and the Workplace course, you will discover how multicultural team leadership has evolved and how globalization has redefined expectations for today’s leader. You’ll also explore the dynamics of diverse cultures in forming one workforce and how leaders can be the guiding hand to successful multicultural teams in the workplace.
What You'll Learn
- Describe the evolution of multicultural teams and how leadership of these teams has developed
- Explain how a dominant culture affects cultural expressions among employees
- Define multicultural sensitivity and awareness leadership
- Recognize the leadership responsibilities tied to diversity and inclusion
- Evaluate the knowledge you may gain by being open to other cultures
- Identify levels of acculturation among dominant cultures and subcultures in your workplace
Key Takeaways
- Multicultural teams bring diverse cultures into one work culture that leverages the unique skills each team member brings to the workplace.
- Diverse teams matter in the global economy because they can offer a variety of perspectives, requiring unique skill sets from leaders and managers.
- Leaders can develop a strategy to cultivate a balanced level of cultural expressiveness and foster an atmosphere of intercultural respect.
- Globalization has redefined expectations for today's leader and reshaped how multicultural team leadership operates.
- Leaders act as the guiding hand that helps form diverse cultures into one successful workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for today's workplace leaders and managers who need the skills to make the most of a diverse, multicultural team setting.
What does this course cover?
It covers how multicultural team leadership has evolved, how globalization has redefined expectations for leaders, the dynamics of diverse cultures forming one workforce, multiculturally sensitive leadership, and learning about other cultures.
What skills will I gain?
You will gain skills to identify the level of acculturation by dominant and subcultures in your workplace, develop a strategy to cultivate a balanced level of cultural expressiveness, and foster an atmosphere of intercultural respect.
What topics are taught in the lessons?
Lessons include an Introduction, Defining Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism in the 21st-Century Workplace, Diverse Cultures in One Work Culture, Multiculturally Sensitive Leadership, Learning About Other Cultures, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.
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