Students' Questions 2.0 - Module 5

"We often discuss diversity and inclusion as a way to understand others. In doing so, we ask questions or make observations in order to gain understanding. However, there are some questions we cannot ask, as protocol considers them as inappropriate. Similarly, our observations may unknowingly contain bias. Therefore, we are limited in our understanding of another culture to some degree. The more complete our knowledge about another culture, the less likely we are to fumble or offend. However, in a work environment, we don't have the luxury of an immersion course of the unfamiliar culture: we are to plunge in and make it work. Whether we are entering a new country, a new region in the United Sates, or a new job, we will encounter cultural differences. I would be most interested to learn the most appropriate methods to employ in such a situation, using a new job as an example."

Students' Quesitons 2.0 - Module 5

"How and why do different cultures view leadership differently?"

Students' Questions 2.0 - Module 4

"How can you get someone to trust you if you are a completely different culture?  Example: You are American, the person(s) you are leading are Japanese.  Are there any tips you can share?"

Students' Questions 2.0 - Module 4

"How do you effectively lead teams in multiple countries?"

Students' Questions 2.0 - Module 4

"How can I, as a female supervisor, motivate men in leadership positions in a male oriented organization to equally hire, promote and mentor female employees?"

Conversation with 21st Century Leader Anne Driscoll

For the first installment of the "Conversations with 21st Century Leaders" series, I interviewed Anne Driscoll. For more information about Anne, visit the post on the LinkedIn Pulse to read her bio and find her LinkedIn profile.

The "Conversations with 21st Century Leaders" series is intended to help students in leadership courses at Northwestern University gain a real-world understanding of the complex issues today’s leaders face. The interview consists of four parts and you can watch all of them on embedded the YouTube playlist below. The videos are split by topic into four sections: Leadership and Personal Development, Cultural Connections, Getting to Know You Questions (submitted by students in my course), and a concluding Wrap Up.

Please watch the interview and share your thoughts in the comments section.

Students' Questions 2.0 - Module 3

"My organization works with technology and business partners in India, Japan, Malaysia, Belgium, France, UK, Germany, Netherlands, among other countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
Questions include: 
* How can I assess cultural competence within my organization?  
* How can I effect or improve cultural competency?  What are the benefits?
* How is cultural competency measured?"