Enhancing Team Effectiveness Globally | Part 1 with Linda Berlot

09/16/24 • 55 min

Unlocking Cultural Agility with Marco Blankenburgh

Discover the secrets to applying cultural agility successfully on teams with our esteemed guest, Linda Berlot, whose 20 years of living in Dubai and working across various countries have uniquely positioned her to identify and bridge cultural differences. Linda's rich tapestry of experiences reveals how intercultural agility can transform team miscommunication into curiosity and mutual understanding, ultimately enhancing collaboration and effectiveness.
Navigate the complexities of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a global context with us. We contrast problem-centric and relationship-centric cultural approaches, shedding light on the challenges and strategies for fostering healthy organizational cultures. Embrace a cultural learner mindset with insights into balancing direct and indirect communication styles, and discover the significance of creating a "third cultural space" for collaborative delivery.
Learn how to apply a "think local, act global" approach and avoid the pitfalls of imposing solutions across different cultural contexts. With rapid technological changes, we underscore the irreplaceable value of human skills like empathy, creativity, and relationship-building. Equip yourself and your team to navigate change effectively while fostering a culture of curiosity and mutual respect.
| In this episode, you will learn:
-- The art of cultural agility and its impact on team dynamics and collaboration.
-- Practical tools offer a roadmap for navigating the complexities of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a global context.
-- How teams can unlock their full potential and create a more inclusive and effective working environment.
| Learn More about:
-- How to Have Better Conversations (http://kwx.fyi/better-conversations)
-- Creating the “Multiplier Effect” on Your Team (http://kwx.fyi/multiplier-effect)

-- Looking for a book to take your cultural agility to the next step, check out the Ultimate Intercultural Question Book brought to you by KnowledgeWorkx.com

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-- Looking for a book to take your cultural agility to the next step, check out the Ultimate Intercultural Question Book brought to you by KnowledgeWorkx.com

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Building a Thriving Family Culture with Andrew Doust

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How do you create a thriving family culture amidst family tension and succession planning?
Join us as we explore this pressing question with Andrew Doust, founder of Plenitude Partners. In this insightful episode, we uncover the intricate web of challenges and opportunities that wealthy families face in balancing relational and emotional dynamics amidst significant financial success. Andrew takes us through his transformative journey from working in a family office to focusing on the importance of strategic planning for family flourishing, underscoring the critical role of healthy communication and emotional intelligence.
Dive deep into the heart of generational wealth transfer complexities with us, where we discuss the necessity of equipping younger generations to manage and sustain impactful legacies. Learn about the tension that arises when third and fourth generations' aspirations differ from those of the founders, and discover how fostering contentment and meaningful relationships can alleviate these pressures. Andrew shares practical tools like The Three Colors of Worldview and emotional intelligence profiling, which can enhance empathy and self-awareness, helping families cultivate a positive culture.
Finally, we examine the significance of family governance and succession planning, employing psychometric and culture-o-metric tools to understand individual strengths and identities. Explore the cultural tensions faced by families when younger generations return from Western education systems. See how aligning business operations with the families' culture and goals can ensure a sustainable future. By shifting the focus from mere financial success to personal growth and empowerment, families can create environments where each member thrives independently, ultimately enhancing their collective impact on the world. Don't miss this episode filled with transformative insights and real-life examples of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of family wealth and legacy.
| In this episode, you will learn:
-- How to cultivate healthy family cultures
-- How to shift the focus away from mere financial success to personal growth and empowerment.
-- How to identify and name the sources of familial tension and how fostering contentment and meaningful relationships can alleviate these pressures.
| Learn More about:
-- Bridging the Gap: Navigating Generational Culture in Family Dynamics (http://kwx.fyi/generational)
-- How to Have Better Conversations (http://kwx.fyi/better-conversations)
-- Creating the “Multiplier Effect” on Your Team (http://kwx.fyi/multiplier-effect)

-- Looking for a book to take your cultural agility to the next step, check out the Ultimate Intercultural Question Book brought to you by KnowledgeWorkx.com

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Navigating Diversity Initiatives Globally | Part 2 with Linda Berlot

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What truly makes diversity initiatives succeed in today's complex global world?
Join Marco Blankenburgh and Linda Berlot as they uncover the qualities of courage and cultural learning necessary for engaging in impactful intercultural dialogues. Their conversation navigates through the intricate layers of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, dissecting the global hurdles these face. The episode reveals why some DEIB efforts fall short and how giants like Microsoft are rethinking their strategies to heighten cultural adaptability, specifically in regards to relationship-centric and problem-centric cultural approaches.
Cultural dynamics and intercultural relationships take center stage as we share insights on the significance of humility and forgiveness. Through a lens of personal experiences and organizational examples, we examine cultural assumptions tied to agency and hierarchy, illustrating the delicate bridge between respecting cultural expressions and maintaining authenticity. We discuss the unique challenges in developing leadership assessments that resonate universally, stressing the importance of considering cultural perspectives to avoid skewed results. With tools like the Three Colors of Worldview and the Cultural Mapping Inventory, we aim to enhance survey designs and data interpretation to better reflect organizational realities.
The discussion ventures into the realm of vulnerability in leadership, exploring how it can forge powerful connections, though its acceptance varies across cultural landscapes. We tackle the complexities of cultural sensitivity in addressing global issues and the clever adaptation required to foster meaningful change without imposing a one-size-fits-all approach. The episode invites you to embrace courage as a cultural learner, offering resources to deepen your understanding of intercultural intelligence. Special thanks to Linda Berlot and all contributors who made this enlightening exploration possible. Engage with us as we chart pathways to a more culturally agile world.
| In this episode, you will learn:
-- About creating DEIB solutions that thrive beyond an individual-accountability perspective.
-- How to acknowledge the significance of humility and forgiveness in cross-cultural spaces, especially in regards to language barriers.
-- The nuances of transparency and vulnerability in leadership among hierarchical organizations.
| Learn More about:
-- Global Leadership - How to Become a Culturally Agile Leader (https://www.knowledgeworkx.com/post/global-leadership-how-to-become-a-culturally-agile-leader)
-- Applying Cultural Agility to DEIB (https://www.knowledgeworkx.com/post/applying-cultural-agility-to-deib)
-- The Key to Unlock Success in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives (https://www.knowledgeworkx.com/post/the-key-to-unlock-success-in-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-initiatives)

-- Looking for a book to take your cultural agility to the next step, check out the Ultimate Intercultural Question Book brought to you by KnowledgeWorkx.com

Unlocking Cultural Agility with Marco Blankenburgh - Enhancing Team Effectiveness Globally | Part 1 with Linda Berlot

Transcript

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The analogy that I love using is that of a puzzle . Right , we would never expect a puzzle for all the pieces to be the same .

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It wouldn't create a picture . So if we can accept that puzzle pieces , we want them to all look different . Right , but all are needed by the puzzle to create the beautiful picture that the puzzle creates .