Cultural crosswires – how to communicate effectively and still be misunderstood

Working with people across different cultures comes with its own idiosyncrasies, sometimes you are pleasantly surprised, other times the surprise can be unequivocally unpleasant. This talk comprises mostly anecdotes and observations from working and communicating with people across many different cultures, providing insights into how to communicate ineffectively in cross-cultural settings.

The talk will cover topics such as:

*The importance of understanding cultural differences in communication styles

*How to avoid making assumptions about other cultures

*How to be more mindful of your own cultural biases

*How to build trust and rapport with people from other cultures

The talk will conclude with a discussion of the importance of cultural humility and the need to be constantly learning and adapting to new cultures.