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24.01.2022 Whether we're self aware about our own bias or assumptions, cultural differences can play a large role in the mediation process between businesses, often leading to agreements which may be one-sided in nature. Corporate trainer, mediator, and conflict strategist Sarah Blake shares her insight into how mediations can be designed with diversity and both parties in mind.

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20.01.2022 Our Director, Tanya Finnie, ambassador for CQ Month explains what Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is.

19.01.2022 Happy #africaday! Our Director Tanya Finnie’s birth continent and still very close to her heart. She has shared with us some special moments to commemorate this day so scroll along and read what she had to say: Happy Africa Day! Today we have an opportunity to celebrate the colourful people of Africa and the dust in our veins. I wanted to share some of my favourite recent moments. I do miss Africa. Nothing like an elegant #kopdoek (headscarf), a game drive with the amazing #chobegamelodge, or a helicopter flight over #victoriafalls in #zimbawe. And you can’t forget buying local art in the beautiful #stellenbosch #southafrica. Do we have any African natives in our community? Tell us your favourite thing about the motherland

19.01.2022 When we talk about culture, many people assume that the term is solely based in ethnicity and tradition. While, yes, these things are some of the most important cultural factors - culture also includes age, race, gender identify, sexual orientation, ability and so much more. Our proposition for you today is to think about intergenerational differences. As a business professional, what can you learn from another generation’s way of thinking and doing things? ... Whether it’s learning from your boss’ wealth of experience or appreciating the fresh perspective of the new kid on the block, we want to hear from you in the comments! Tell us what this post has made you think about.... #redheadcommunications #culturalintelligence #culturalimmersion #intergenerational #generationaldifferences #youngvsold #unityindiversity #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #inclusionist #inclusionworks #culturalidentity #socialinclusion #inclusionrevolution #celebratediversity #diversityisbeautiful #diversityisourstrength #diversityconsulting #diversityworks #inclusionforall #ethnicculture #inclusionstartswithi #diversitywins #inclusionanddiversity #differences #inclusionmatters #ourstrengthisourdiversity #culturestudies #culturaldifferences #differentperspectives

15.01.2022 Expatriates are individuals that have relocated for work related purposes. These individuals often face struggles navigating cultural differences, social norms, different languages, and more. Founder and principal consultant at @Cultural Capability Consulting, Emily Mathews, shares her top 4 tips from expatriates for facing challenges and uncertainty, particularly relevant during the COVID-19 era.

15.01.2022 Organisations undergoing a culture transformation processes may find that they often don't stick due to several key factors. Culture transformation expert Ian Stephens shares 4 misconceptions that can cramp cultural change within organisations. What are your experiences with an organisation undergoing culture transformation?

14.01.2022 CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE (CQ) MONTH // In an effort to educate and grow an appreciation for other cultures, we're penning September as CQ Month. CQ is a globally recognised way of assessing and improving one's effectiveness at recognising and handling culturally diverse situations.

14.01.2022 Inclusive practice can’t be a tick box approach. It must be part of your culture and everyday behaviour. What makes you feel part of a group?

13.01.2022 QUOTE // In the increasingly globalised world of business, a mutual understanding and appreciation of other cultures through Cultural Intelligence can only serve to strengthen your organisation and its international relations.

12.01.2022 Reconciliation is more than a word. Reconciliation takes action. Scroll through the slides to learn about 20 actions you can take to drive reconciliation with our First Nations people. Let’s work towards a just, equitable, and reconciled Australia - together.

10.01.2022 Do you know how and why the little black boy, Franklin, came to join the Peanuts comic strip? I didn't know until a few minutes ago. Shultz had to buck the sy...stem to do it. On July 31, 1968, a young, black man was reading the newspaper when he saw something that he had never seen before. With tears in his eyes, he started running and screaming throughout the house, calling for his mom. He would show his mom, and, she would gasp, seeing something she thought she would never see in her lifetime. Throughout the nation, there were similar reactions. What they saw was Franklin Armstrong's first appearance on the iconic comic strip "Peanuts." Franklin would be 50 years old this year. (2018) Franklin was "born" after a school teacher, Harriet Glickman, had written a letter to creator Charles M. Schulz after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot to death outside his Memphis hotel room. Glickman, who had kids of her own and having worked with kids, was especially aware of the power of comics among the young. And my feeling at the time was that I realized that black kids and white kids never saw themselves [depicted] together in the classroom, she would say. She would write, Since the death of Martin Luther King, 'I’ve been asking myself what I can do to help change those conditions in our society which led to the assassination and which contribute to the vast sea of misunderstanding, hate, fear and violence.' Glickman asked Schulz if he could consider adding a black character to his popular comic strip, which she hoped would bring the country together and show people of color that they are not excluded from American society. She had written to others as well, but the others feared it was too soon, that it may be costly to their careers, that the syndicate would drop them if they dared do something like that. Charles Schulz did not have to respond to her letter, he could have just completely ignored it, and everyone would have forgotten about it. But, Schulz did take the time to respond, saying he was intrigued with the idea, but wasn't sure whether it would be right, coming from him, he didn't want to make matters worse, he felt that it may sound condescending to people of color. Glickman did not give up, and continued communicating with Schulz, with Schulz surprisingly responding each time. She would even have black friends write to Schulz and explain to him what it would mean to them and gave him some suggestions on how to introduce such a character without offending anyone. This conversation would continue until one day, Schulz would tell Glickman to check her newspaper on July 31, 1968. On that date, the cartoon, as created by Schulz, shows Charlie Brown meeting a new character, named Franklin. Other than his color, Franklin was just an ordinary kid who befriends and helps Charlie Brown. Franklin also mentions that his father was "over at Vietnam." At the end of the series, which lasted three strips, Charlie invites Franklin to spend the night one day so they can continue their friendship. I just thought this was a good re-introduction of Franklin to the rest of the world - "I'm very glad to know you." There was no big announcement, there was no big deal, it was just a natural conversation between two kids, whose obvious differences did not matter to them. And, the fact that Franklin's father was fighting for this country was also a very strong statement by Schulz. Although Schulz never made a big deal over the inclusion of Franklin, there were many fans, especially in the South, who were very upset by it and that made national news. One Southern editor even said, I don’t mind you having a black character, but please don’t show them in school together. It would eventually lead to a conversation between Schulz and the president of the comic's distribution company, who was concerned about the introduction of Franklin and how it might affect Schulz' popularity. Many newspapers during that time had threatened to cut the strip. Schulz' response: "I remember telling Larry at the time about Franklin -- he wanted me to change it, and we talked about it for a long while on the phone, and I finally sighed and said, "Well, Larry, let's put it this way: Either you print it just the way I draw it or I quit. How's that?" Eventually, Franklin became a regular character in the comic strips, and, despite complaints, Franklin would be shown sitting in front of Peppermint Patty at school and playing center field on her baseball team. More recently, Franklin is brought up on social media around Thanksgiving time, when the animated 1973 special "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" appears. Some people have blamed Schulz for showing Franklin sitting alone on the Thanksgiving table, while the other characters sit across him. But, Schulz did not have the same control over the animated cartoon on a television network that he did on his own comic strip in the newspapers. But, he did have control over his own comic strip, and, he courageously decided to make a statement because of one brave school teacher who decided to ask a simple question. Glickman would explain later that her parents were "concerned about others, and the values that they instilled in us about caring for and appreciating everyone of all colors and backgrounds this is what we knew when we were growing up, that you cared about other people . . . And so, during the years, we were very aware of the issues of racism and civil rights in this country [when] black people had to sit at the back of the bus, black people couldn’t sit in the same seats in the restaurants that you could sit . . . Every day I would see, or read, about black children trying to get into school and seeing crowds of white people standing around spitting at them or yelling at them . . . and the beatings and the dogs and the hosings and the courage of so many people in that time." Because of Glickman, because of Schulz, people around the world were introduced to a little boy named Franklin. From The Jon S. Randal Peace Page Learn more about the experiences of people of color at https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 or free on YouTube https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8

09.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION DAY // Today we pay thanks to translators around the globe that play an important part in allowing countries, organisations, and individuals from different cultures to communicate with one another.

09.01.2022 Here's a little throwback to our director Tanya Finnie hosting a seminar to increase Cultural Intelligence awareness! Which class, event or seminar do you remember meeting our lovely Director at?

08.01.2022 Cultural Intelligence (CQ) remains an integral component of any successful organisation, providing them with effective communication skills in the increasingly globalised world of business. Here are 8 steps your organisation can undertake to improve CQ.

06.01.2022 FACT // Improving your organisation's Cultural Intelligence can help avoid embarrassing or misinterpreted interactions just like this! Can you think of any instances you've misinterpreted an interaction due to cultural differences?

04.01.2022 Via Yes She Can Story: 'We celebrated Michael Phelps’s genetic differences. Why punish Caster Semenya for hers?': http://tiny.cc/evt55y

03.01.2022 YOM KIPPUR // Taking place this Sunday, this day is known as the holiest and one of the most important days in the Jewish calendar. With a central theme of atonement and repentance, this culturally significant day often features a 25 hour period of fasting and prayer. How many of you will be celebrating Yom Kippur this weekend?

02.01.2022 A recent news report has found that just 6% of on-air talent in Australian media are of Indigenous or non-European background. Despite the humorous title of this article, the sentiment remains true, Australian media needs more representation and diversity.

01.01.2022 Today marks the annual celebration for the International Day of Peace. Now more than ever it's important to realise that we're not enemies and that we need to band together to overcome the virus that has gripped a large portion of our population.