Jul 7, 2024 | Curiously Intercultural, Media Views
Don’t be blown away by the first part of the title, “Your Unconscious Biases”. While unconscious bias is a popular diversity training topic, unfortunately, it often offends, particularly those who hear it as an accusation of their behavior rather than learning about...
May 30, 2024 | Curiously Intercultural, Media Views
Bettina Gehrke, along with her contributors and collaborators, has crafted an exceptional resource that demonstrates the application of cutting-edge intercultural research. Their handbook serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing the essentials...
May 16, 2024 | Hot Topic, Migration
Dear SIETARians, We are happy to inform you that a pilot version of IncluKIT is now out and available online. IncluKIT – Inclusive Intercultural Communication Training Kit for Initial Reception of Migrants – is a training tool aimed at the whole...
May 14, 2024 | Curiously Intercultural, Media Views
Podcasts have surged in popularity in recent years, captivating audience worldwide with their ability to seemlessly connect speakers with listeners directly conveying their ideas in a public but yet intimate way. Amidst this rising tide of podcasts, where voices from...
Apr 23, 2024 | Hot Topic, Migration
When we initiated the Hot Topic section on our website, the editorial team’s aim was to provide a platform for interculturalists to exchange insights and information, perspectives on and solutions to the issues transcending geographical borders and age...
Apr 17, 2024 | Community in Action
In an increasingly interconnected world, the concept of global citizenship has never been more important. My personal journey, intertwined with the upbringing of my children, Alexander and Elias, serves as a vivid illustration of nurturing global citizens. As a...
Mar 16, 2024 | Curiously Intercultural, Research
‘Because if you did not wear spectacles the brightness and glory of the Emerald City would blind you. Even those who live in the City must wear spectacles night and day.”- The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum We learn and update our cultural codes throughout our...
Feb 16, 2024 | AI, Hot Topic
Just over a year ago, the world was introduced to ChatGPT, sparking excitement around terms like ‘Generative AI’ or ‘Large Language Models’. This groundbreaking technology is not just a buzzword but a breakthrough that is reshaping industries...
Feb 14, 2024 | Community in Action
In a world where it is routine for international conferences on the crisis of climate change to be held in fossil fuel producing countries or to be chaired by oil barons, one small step for humankind has been made by the 2024 SIETAR conference. SIETAR, the Society of...
Feb 14, 2024 | Curiously Intercultural, Lifestyle Expeditions
The Chinese-speaking world, including China itself but also large Asian and worldwide diaspora, are in the midst of celebrating the Lunar New Year. While many people are aware of the festivities, mostly from the red-and-gold decorations that pop up in shop windows,...
Feb 11, 2024 | Community in Action
At a time of globalisation and of multiple cross-cultural influences how can we learn to communicate in an effective and culturally sensitive way in our complex societies? Which competencies are required? How can we face and cope with cultural uncertainty? In the...
Feb 2, 2024 | Community in Action
Expatriates, or expats as they are often called, have been a key source of intercultural understanding, skills and best practices in institutions ranging from corporations to academia and diplomacy. Overseas workers on contracts from their home countries, the narrow...
Jan 23, 2024 | Curiously Intercultural, Media Views
Reviewed by Dr. George Simons at diversophy.com Marian van Bakel’s new release attracted my attention immediately as it was written by one who has lived as an expat in three European countries and worked extensively as a consultant and trainer on assignments in...
Dec 24, 2023 | Curiously Intercultural, Lifestyle Expeditions
One may wonder why our ancestors chose to celebrate hope and new beginnings at the gloomiest time of the year in much of the inhabited world. Yet, the darkness and cold that people must endure during their holiday shopping and commutes to and from parties are exactly...
Dec 24, 2023 | Curiously Intercultural, Media Views
Reviewed by Dr. George Simons at diversophy.com If an old white man reviews this book and tells you that it’s important, would you take him seriously? If so, grab a coffee, and let’s talk! We live at a time when the subjective fabricates the objective, and this has...
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