Intercultural Communication

21/01/2023

As the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI) was the centre of the field, its library was the centre of ICI. This reservoir that is the library is where we can find our history, where we can find our collective knowledge, is where we can turn to when we know there is (ever) more to learn.

I contribute to preserving the library in honour of all that Janet meant to the field of intercultural communication and to me, personally.

Please consider donating as well.

** Also see the Update below from Sandy Garrison-Whitmore, F… Janet M. Bennett Intercultural Library Consortium needs your support for Support the Janet M. Bennett Intercultural Library

03/07/2022

Direct and Indirect Communication...

Are the Dutch direct? Let's see what others have to say about this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrU3MNNASII

26/06/2022

Direct and Indirect Communication - Cultural Preference

Cultures that often use more direct communication, typically Western cultures, usually appreciate direct truthfulness in a business setting.

In cultures where indirect communication is prevalent, typically Eastern cultures, however, people often consider it impolite to communicate negative information directly. If you conduct business with people who might prefer indirect communication, diplomatic strategies and politeness when confronting a disagreement might work best.

19/06/2022

Direct and Indirect Communication and Written Communication

Direct written communication is concise and straightforward. Situations that might require direct written communication are emergencies, information of low importance or expected news. In these cases, most communicators opt for simple messages with clear explanations.

Indirect written communication demonstrates courtesy and respect for a reader. Situations that warrant indirect communication include messages where you communicate unexpected news that might upset a reader. In these cases, you might introduce your message with a compliment or better news and explain the possible positive outcomes of the bad news.

12/06/2022

Direct and Indirect Communication in Conflict Management

Direct communication might be more appropriate when dealing with conflict because it is effective when trying to solve a problem. When language is clear and direct, a resolution can reach a distinct conclusion.

Indirect communicators prefer to handle problems with discretion and strategy. They often focus on their message's interpretation rather than making their message clear and distinct. Some conflicts may warrant indirect communication, but when trying to quickly solve an issue, direct communication may work best.

05/06/2022

Direct and Indirect Communication Styles and Interpretation

Direct communication is easy to interpret because the speaker clearly states their message in a few simple words. The meaning of their message is explicit, so their statements present little risk of misunderstanding.

Indirect communication often requires a listener to interpret their message using nonverbal cues, tone and the context of the discussion. A listener often gathers information from other sources when trying to interpret indirect communication, so the speaker's intentions are implicit. It might be challenging for someone accustomed to a more direct communication style to understand the meaning of indirect statements.

29/05/2022

Direct and Indirect Communication Styles in Word Choice

Direct communicators often use clear messages that that require few words to express. They often focus on the clarity of their message rather than its interpretation. For example, a direct communicator might simply say no to requests they don't want to do or ones that make them uncomfortable.

Indirect communication often involves subtle language, including a particular choice of words to maintain polite speech and avoid offending the receiver. Being polite is often more important than being succinct as an indirect communicator

13/05/2022

Developing Across Differences...

Learn with Darla K. Deardorff in Groningen 20-21 June about how to use and adapt powerful techniques for fostering deeper intercultural and global competence: https://bit.ly/darlaIDD22

Over two days, discover how to incorporate—and help others learn to use—🌐UNESCO Story Circles 🌐, a new cutting-edge approach to personal intercultural and global competence development that leverages the power of emotional connection, and learn with colleagues how to improve advanced techniques for supporting your stakeholders.

With the intercultural competence models developed from her research in wide use, Darla specializes in cross-cultural
🔹scholarship and training,
🔹assessment and evaluation,
🔹teacher/faculty preparation/development,
🔹curriculum internationalization,
🔹global leadership, and
🔹intercultural coaching.

She regularly facilitates learning on intercultural competence, international education assessment, and global leadership, including with UNESCO and OECD.

Join Darla at the IDD’s Learning Lab & Community Week this 20-21 June in Groningen so that you can:
👉 Adapt and use the highly effective 🌐 UNESCO Story Circles 🌐methodology to reap the benefits of emotional connection, storytelling, and listening for understanding in ways that may not be addressed by traditional trainings.
👉 Be more effective in using specific techniques by getting expert and peer feedback on how they have successfully implemented these approaches when supporting clients, colleagues, students, learners, and participants in developing and strengthening their intercultural and global competence.

Enroll now: https://bit.ly/darlaIDD22

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Develop yourself at the 2022 European Developing Across Differences Learning Lab & Community Week

12/05/2022

Developing Across Differences...

An opportunity for professional rejuvenation this 19-25 June in Holland.

Designed for experienced (and aspiring) practitioners and scholars who wish to continue to grow together with one another in a vibrant global community, the 2022 European Developing Across Differences Learning Lab & Community Week is happening in Groningen, Netherlands.🌷

The Learning Lab is based on the same premise undergirding the IDD:
We can continually improve our individual and collective impact by understanding where there are (and are not) intersections among 4 key areas of study and practice in the Differences field:
🔸 Intercultural communication,
🔸 Global learning
🔸 Anti-discrimination/Diversity & inclusion, and
🔸 Global competence
then borrowing from and expanding on them.

We invite you to hone your expertise in any one of the 4 narratives—or learn about new ones—this June together with our outstanding IDD Faculty.

Offered in partnership with the University of Groningen, The Centre for Global Inclusion, International Association for Intercultural Education (IAIE), Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

🌍🌏🌎 Pre-enroll at iddifferences.org to save your spot before full registration opens on April 21st: https://bit.ly/iddeu2022

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Develop yourself at the 2022 European Developing Across Differences Learning Lab & Community Week

10/05/2022

Developing Across Differences...

Discover the outstanding IDD faculty and course lineup at the event for experienced peers this June: https://bit.ly/iddeu2022

Dedicated to professional development, experimentation, and community-building, the European Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab Community Week is happening 19-25 June 2022 in Groningen, Netherlands.

Faculty and courses include among other outstanding experts:
🔸 Mai Nguyen : Real-World Issues
🔸 Nagesh Rao: Real-World Issues
🔸 Milton J. Bennett: Advanced Core
🔸 Darla K. Deardorff: Advanced Core,
🔸 Jana Hollá: Intersections of Inclusion+Diversity and Intercultural Communication

We can’t wait to gather together with you and our partners from the University of Groningen, The Centre for Global Inclusion, International Association for Intercultural Education (IAIE), Fontys University, and more this June to learn, grow and connect together.

The DAD course and faculty line-up is now available.

🌍🌏🌎 Pre-enroll: https://bit.ly/iddeu2022.
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Develop yourself at the 2022 European Developing Across Differences Learning Lab & Community Week

08/05/2022

Developing Across Differences...

To make sure you stay current, join Dr. Mai Nguyen to learn the science behind how the brain processes inclusion and diversity: https://bit.ly/neuroIDD22

A professor at Amsterdam School of International Business, Mai specialises in cross-cultural management where it intersects with applied and organisational neuroscience, educational science and curriculum design.

🔹Join her at the IDD’s Learning Lab & Community Week this 22-24 June in Groningen.🔹

This course will help you better understand how the brain works, how you can make it work for you—and help your clients, students, or other stakeholders do the same.

Enroll now so that you can:
👉More critically appreciate neuroscience myths and realities and how the former may be erroneously incorporated into mainstream diversity, inclusion and intercultural practices in the workplace.
👉Articulate the fundamentals of neuroscience, including neuroplasticity, neurogenesis and epigenetics.
👉Understand cultural neuroscience connections, i.e. those between culture, cultural values, and acculturalisation with genes and brain using an interdisciplinary approach that fosters the potential of a multicultural mind.
👉Understand neuroscience’s role in learning and well-being, including mindfulness, workout, and mind-gut connection.
👉Apply insights from these "hard science" areas to understand and work with biases and change management.

Register now: https://bit.ly/neuroIDD22

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Learn. Create. Connect.

Develop yourself at the 2022 European Developing Across Differences Learning Lab & Community Week