KSA: Lunch & Learn
Cultural Awareness in the Global Workplace, by MIT Professional Education. 4/26 at 12pm

In Kendall, we work in a culturally diverse, globally-oriented work environment. Our co-workers come from different corners of not only the United States but the world, and many of us interact also with international partners and clients outside the United States.

In this interactive seminar, Bhaskar Pant, Executive Director of MIT Professional Education and a much sought after, globally-experienced lecturer in intercultural communication, will discuss:

• Visible and invisible cultural differences that can dramatically impact communication between people of different cultures.
• Two primary groups of culture in the world, focusing on their traits and characteristics, allowing you to better understand and deal with culturally-influenced behavior of your counterparts and vice-versa.
• How deep language and culture are interconnected, and even though we are bonded by a common language of English, even people who speak English may use different expressions across cultures.

Pant will end his presentation by providing tips for minimizing intercultural misunderstandings and enhancing one’s effectiveness when communicating across cultures.