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About the workshop
The Cultural Competence & Awareness for Government workshop is a two-day event designed for government leaders and managers to enhance their understanding of cultural diversity and effective team management. The workshop focuses on key concepts of cultural competence, offering practical strategies for engaging with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, including First Nations communities.
Participants will explore how to foster an inclusive work environment and improve leadership effectiveness in a multicultural context. This interactive experience aims to empower leaders within the public sector to navigate and embrace cultural diversity, ultimately enhancing their professional capabilities.
Agenda
Establish foundations of cultural awareness
- Define components of culture and their impact on belonging
- Develop skills to enhance cultural sensitivity
- Identify and address common cultural barriers
Guest Speaker: Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
- Discover the histories and languages
- Examine principles of cultural safety
- Recognise the diversity within First Nations communities
Map cultural differences to enhance workplace behaviour
- Discuss and assess preferences for work practices
- Apply national cultural benchmarks to reflect on preferences
- Evaluate prioritisation styles and their impact in diversity
Bridge cultural differences with effective communication
- Demonstrate active listening and empathy
- Engage in simulated cross-cultural scenarios
- Explore effective language practices that promote inclusivity
Create a culturally competent workplace
- Address cultural gaps and barriers
- Monitor and evaluate for ongoing cultural competence
- Develop plans for continuous improvement
Tailor Your Training Experience
To make sure you get the learning solution that’s right for you, we offer different levels of tailoring to suit your needs. Choose from three levels of customisation:
1.Off the Shelf
Love what you see? Great! Choose this option to take one of our most popular courses and bring it in-house for your team. Includes a pre-course consult session with our facilitator to make sure we hit the mark, and deliver the right learning experience for you.
2.Customised
Make sure you get the most from the course you choose, by tailoring the content to get the right fit for you. Speak to our team, who will work with you to pick and mix from a curated bank of training modules to help customise your learning experience.
3.Premium
Not on the list? Let us know what you’re looking for and we will find the right solution. Our team of learning specialists will work with you to develop a unique training course for your business. Through an in-depth consultation process, we will work with you to profile your learning needs and build a bespoke program from the ground up.
Speak with one of our team today to find which option is right for you.
Who Will Attend
Managers and leaders within government agencies