A Global Mindset Cultural Intelligence Linking global
attentiveness and cultural intelligence to leader effectiveness
Skills and tools to build our knowledge and enhance our application
of global trends
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Global Awareness Leads To Leadership that is Globally Engaged
and Responsive.
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Global awareness is work! It is the result of an intentional
effort to add the perceptions, skills, and competencies required to
see events and to understand the significance of those events
within a cultural and global context. WHAT ARE THE SKILLS AND
INSIGHTS FOR BUILDING A GLOBAL MINDSET?
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Ian Goldin is director of the 21st Century School at Oxford.
Through the school's program of research, collaboration, and
education, he's powering new, cross-disciplinary thinking about
global problems from the near and far future. Video How do we
prepare ourselves for the complexity of being leaders who are
globally aware and connected?
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Cultural Intelligence is what we know about cultures that are
not our own, and developing the skills and tools to successfully
interact across cultures in a manner that takes into consideration
the cultural experiences of others.
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Answer the eight questions using a five-point Likert Scale
where 1 = Considerable Improvement Needed 3 = Moderate Improvement
Needed 5 = No Improvement Needed Share with your group your scores
for questions 1, 3, and 6.
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How have you observed or experienced leaders exercise cultural
intelligence in a way that recognizes and advances understanding,
builds relationships, and increases institutional
effectiveness?
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The Three Parts of Cultural Intelligence The mindfulness of the
leader allows for continuous learning and information gathering
that augments existing knowledge and informs the creation of new
behaviors and actions.
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The Differences Difference Makes Cultural Intelligence makes it
possible to see and honor difference. Moreover, it understands the
details of differences and then seeks to build bridges of
understanding to connect and communicate.
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Open Attitude Self Awareness Other Awareness Cultural Knowledge
Cultural Skills Open attitude is the prerequisite for developing
cross-cultural effectiveness. Self-awareness accelerates other
awareness. Cultural knowledge must be translated into
cross-cultural skills to be effective. Self and other awareness
must be grounded in cross- cultural knowledge. Walker, 2007 What
are the skills necessary to build Cultural Intelligence? The
Five-Step Skill-Building Process
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Often, we are the ones who can get in the way our own
acquisition of cultural intelligence. Addressing existing biases,
fears, and prejudices are essential if we intend to build and use
cultural intelligence in relationships and institutions.
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How do we assess cultures to increase Cultural Intelligence?
Provide for me the tools to open up the world around me and I will
gain the insights that will not only change me but the very world
in which I live, work, and influence.
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When building Cultural Intelligence, the GLOBEs nine dimensions
can provide specific information that can contribute to: These nine
dimensions provide windows into the worlds of those around us that
build understanding and connections. We gain the vital details that
help accelerate our own learning and the learning of our colleagues
and institutions.
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Case studies require us to analyze problem situations and reach
our own conclusions concerning the outcome. Name the issue. Review
the facts. WHO is the ultimate decider? List the key stakeholders.
Determine what matters. Assess why it matters and to whom. Assess
your relationship with key stakeholders. Make a
recommendation.
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In your groups, read the Richardson College Case Study. Engage
in discussion about the situation. Provide responses to each of the
questions. Be prepared to discuss your results.
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Globally connected leaders build conscious awareness of
unfolding world events that might in some way impact their
institutions. Stay informed, connected, and involved. Connect
Global Awareness with Cultural Intelligence. Strengthen our
capacity to engage in and build Cultural Intelligence. Contribute
to institutional capacity for international community. Build a
knowledge exchange.
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What opportunities/platforms exist in the area of building
Global Leadership for the future? What steps might you take as a
leader to accelerate the acquisition of Cultural Intelligence? Who
can you call on to help? What opportunities exist in your community
to increase access to healthy cross- cultural experiences?
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BUILDING MY ALIGNMENT PLAN (MAP) PlanResponses Core
Purpose/Mission Identity Values/Beliefs Capabilities/Strengths
Behaviors/DiSC Style Constraints Hopes/Dreams/ Expectations What is
the object of your desire regarding Complex Role? MeasuresHow will
you document your progress?
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WRITING AND REFLECTION Record two to three ideas or issues that
came out of the discussion that were most meaningful to you.