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Portland Program
June 11, 2007
Improving Individual and Organizational Cultural Competence
Donna Stringer, PhD
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”
----- Maya Angelou, Poet
If you are interested in learning more about how to improve individual and organizational cultural competence, then don’t miss out on this exciting program.
Why?
When organizations and their members effectively demonstrate a value for diversity and inclusion it can improve productivity, morale and customer service.
Who?
Donna Stringer, PhD, is co-founder and President of Executive Diversity Services, an organizational development firm in Seattle, Washington. Donna has expertise in developing and implementing solutions that help organizations fully value and benefit from the diversity of both their employees and clients. She developed the Inclusive Circles Process ™ that has benefited her diverse clients including United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, the University of California, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, American Red Cross, Exelon, Mobil Oil, PepsiCo and the Catherine T. and John D. MacArthur Foundation. Her most recent book is 52 Activities for Exploring Value Differences published by Intercultural Press.
What?
The five-hour program will cover important issues every training and development professional living in the 21st century should know, including:
• Perception issues across cultural differences
• Cultural value differences
• Cultural communication style differences
• Cross cultural competencies and organizational challenges
This session will also explore cultural issues and tools that can be used to improve both individual and organizational cultural competence. Participants will explore the roles of perception in creating cross-cultural misunderstandings and experience aspects of culture that are most critical to being effective in cross-cultural interactions, including cultural values and communication styles. Interactive exercises will allow attendees to increase self awareness, gain cross-cultural information, and learn eight tools for improving interpersonal effectiveness across differences.
Alignment with National ASTD Competency Model
| Foundation |
Leveraging Diversity
Influencing Stakeholders
Analyzing Needs
Thinking Strategically
Demonstrating Adaptability
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| Focus |
Designing Learning
Managing the Learning Function |
| Successful Execution |
Learning Strategist |
Speaker
 Donna Stringer, PhD
Co-Founder and President
Executive Diversity Services
Seattle, WA
See information on Donna above under "Who?".
Details
| Date |
Monday, June 11, 2007 |
| Time |
9:30 am |
Registration, Check In and
Networking |
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10 am - 3 pm |
Program |
| Location |
Ambridge Events Center
300 NE Multnomah
Portland, Oregon 97232
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For directions from your specific location, please use a mapping web site like MapQuest or Google Maps. |
| Parking |
Parking is free in the Ambridge parking lot. |
| Refreshments |
Lunch will be provided. |
| Cost |
Chapter Members |
$50 by 5 pm on June 4
$60 after June 4 |
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Others |
$60 by 5 pm on June 4
$70 after June 4 |
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Student Members |
$40 by 5 pm on June 4
$50 after June 4 |
| Register for the Series |
Register for two programs in the cultural competence series and receive a 10% discount.
To receive the discount, please contact the ASTD office directly at 503-579-1552 or astd@astdcascadia.org. |
| Sponsor |
Our thanks to the Intercultural Communications Institute for their support of this program.
Please note that the ICI also offers several evening programs that are open to the public and free. There will be flyers about these other events available at this ASTD program. |
| Reasonable Accommodation |
ASTD-Cascadia Chapter is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all its functions. The Ambridge Event Center is ADA compliant. If additional accommodations are needed, please let us know as far ahead as possible before an event. |
| Cancellation Policy |
To receive a refund, a written request (email is preferred) before the early bird registration date (listed above) must be received in the ASTD office. Refunds are not given after the early bird registration date. |
| To Register |
Registration will be available at the door. |
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