CULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
THEMATIC AREA 1
Offered in Greek and English
Diversity creates challenges and opportunities in the workplace, as it can be visible, such as ethnicity, gender, age, physical disabilities, religion, or it can be felt in under-represented groups, for example, when someone can be “the only foreigner”, or “the lonely LGBTIQ+”, or “the only newcomer”, or “the only woman, the only man.” A huge number of surveys have found that a top factor why employees voluntarily leave their jobs is a lack of inclusion within their work environments. At the same time, scholars of diversity and inclusion define inclusion based on two separate elements: uniqueness and a sense of belonging. Employees, that is, have the need to feel part of a group, which at the same time, does not force them to assimilate. The Thematic Area “Culture and Sustainable Development” creates conditions of inclusion and participation through effective programs that consider both the uniqueness of employees and citizens in general, as well as the sense of belonging. They provide leaders with training tools and opportunities, that are inextricably linked to sustainable development and social governance, to support a fair and inclusive working environment.
This is the moment when Cultural Intelligence (CQ)® comes into play!
THEMATIC UNITS
- 1. Developing Cultural Intelligence (CQ ®): Why do we need it?
- 2. CQ® for Recognizing and Managing Implicit/Unconscious Bias
- 3. CQ® for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- 4. CQ® for the Culturally Intelligent Educator: Creating fair and inclusive learning environments.
- 5. CQ® for Managing Implicit/Unconscious Bias in Healthcare
- 6. CQ® for Law Enforcement Professionals
Collaborating Institution: Curious Qat Cultural Organization
DEVELOPING CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE (CQ)®: Why do we need it?
Dr. Andri Hadjiandreou
Director of UoL Center for DEI, Coordinator of UoL YouTube/podcast Channel, Certified CQ & Unconscious Bias Trainer
Addressed to companies (local and multinational), professionals/managers of organizations, local authorities and government departments, universities, and colleges (academic/teaching/administrative staff and students), health professionals, trainers, consultants, social workers, business representatives and decision-makers, government and business entities, interested individuals.
Period: TBA
Days & hours: TBA
Cost: 40€ / lecture or 120€ / complete three lecture-seminar
Information / reservation: andri@uol.ac.cy
The “Developing Cultural Intelligence (CQ)®: Why do we need it” seminar, moves beyond cultural awareness, using research and recognized methods to build a person’s cultural intelligence. This leads to more effective intercultural connections and improved personal and professional relationships.
The seminar is aimed at individuals and organizations looking for proven strategies to optimize their position as global citizens. This blended learning course will benefit anyone who interacts with different cultures, whether genealogical, ethnic, or even organizational cultures within a workplace. Participants will learn about their own level of cultural intelligence and the four skills of CQ: CQ Drive, CQ Knowledge, CQ Strategy and CQ Action. At the same time, they will be equipped with strategies to implement CQ in any multicultural context, with the aim of improving their intercultural performance.
- Self-awareness of how culture affects our interactions with those around us
- Understanding of how to develop and apply CQ to ourselves and those around us
- Effective collaboration with multicultural colleagues and clients
The “Cultural Intelligence Development (CQ)®: Why do we need it” seminar concludes in three 90-minute lectures. Participants who attend the complete series of three 90-minute lectures receive a certificate of attendance.
CQ® FOR THE RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF IMPLIED / UNCONSCIOUS
Dr. Andri Hadjiandreou
Director of UoL Center for DEI, Coordinator of UoL YouTube/podcast Channel, Certified CQ & Unconscious Bias Trainer
Addressed to companies (local and multinational), professionals/managers of organizations, local authorities and government departments, universities, and colleges (academic/teaching/administrative staff and students), health professionals, trainers, consultants, social workers, business representatives and decision-makers, government and business entities, interested individuals.
Period: TBA
Days & hours: TBA
Cost: 40€ / lecture or 120€ / complete three lecture-seminar
Information / reservation: andri@uol.ac.cy
The “CQ® for the recognition and management of implied/unconscious bias” seminar, upgrades our professional and personal lives, providing us with an in-depth understanding of implicit bias, also known as unconscious bias.
Cultural diversity exists in our own communities the same way it exists around the world. Each person’s different cultural background and life experiences can lead to unconscious prejudice. Since we all have biases, this tutorial teaches the management of bias during our interactions with others.
This invaluable skill benefits individuals and organizations by helping them gain self-awareness through culturally intelligent strategies and equip participants with applicable knowledge about cultural diversity, interpersonal and systemic biases that exist in social and organizational practices, processes, and policies.
- We understand why bias matters
- We recognize sources of implicit/unconscious bias
- We identify systemic biases in our organizations and institutions
- We implement culturally intelligent strategies to manage bias
The “CQ® for the recognition and management of implied/unconscious bias” seminar concludes in three 90-minute lectures. Participants who attend the complete series of three 90-minute lectures receive a certificate of attendance.
CQ® ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Dr. Andri Hadjiandreou
Director of UoL Center for DEI, Coordinator of UoL YouTube/podcast Channel, Certified CQ & Unconscious Bias Trainer
Addressed to organizations and educational institutions, to integrate CQ in their initiatives.
Period: TBA
Days & hours: TBA
Cost: 40€ / lecture or 120€ / complete three lecture-seminar
Information / reservation: andri@uol.ac.cy
The “CQ® on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion” seminar, is an organizational effort to increase diversity in representation, at every level of an organization, to actively respond to individual and systemic prejudices, behaviors, policies, and practices, to ensure that everyone has fair access to opportunities, and to promote an environment where people with different identities experience a sense of belonging and appreciation. Cultural Intelligence is the foundation and strategic link with diversity, equity, and inclusion to create different, inclusive, and fair working environments.
How does CQ support diversity, equity and inclusion? For years, there has been a perception that diversity in the workplace is tantamount to improving a team’s organizational performance. We cannot expect different teams to work together effectively and improve their performance if the people who make them up do not have the skills to do so. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the foundation and strategic link that ensures that your efforts for diversity, equity, and inclusion lead to meaningful and sustainable results. The same goes for any attempt to create a fair and inclusive organizational culture.
- Increase recruitment with diverse talent
- Manage bias during the hiring process
- Improve the performance of different teams
- Identifying inequalities between cultural groups and systems
- Measurable progress
- Creating fair policies, practices, and systems
- Creating a research-based strategy to create an inclusive culture
- Develop decision-making processes that challenge exclusion rules and practices
- Facilitate and activate different voices and perspectives at all levels of the organization
The “CQ® on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion” seminar concludes in three 90-minute lectures. Participants who attend the complete series of three 90-minute lectures receive a certificate of attendance.
CQ® FOR THE CULTURALLY INTELLIGENT EDUCATOR
Creating fair and inclusive learning environments
Dr. Andri Hadjiandreou
Director of UoL Center for DEI, Coordinator of UoL YouTube/podcast Channel, Certified CQ & Unconscious Bias Trainer
Addressed to organizations and educational institutions of all levels, to integrate CQ into their initiatives.
Period: TBA
Days & hours: TBA
Cost: 40€ / lecture or 120€ / complete three lecture-seminar
Information / reservation: andri@uol.ac.cy
The “CQ® for the Cultural Intelligent Educator: Creating fair and inclusive learning environments” seminar, was developed for secondary school teachers and higher education teachers, mentors and managers looking for proven strategies to optimize their role as education leaders.
By learning how to develop and apply cultural intelligence to us and others, and by increasing self-awareness of how culture affects our interactions with people from different cultural backgrounds, we can improve learning outcomes for our students.
This seminar is highly interactive and includes real-world application exercises, self-reflection activities, live examples, group activities, and more, all focused on challenges and opportunities for teachers, aimed at improving the effectiveness of teacher leadership and increasing student success.
- Increased self-awareness of our own cultural values and how culture affects our teaching
- Understanding how to develop and apply cultural intelligence in our teaching practices
- Enhanced effectiveness of teaching, mentoring and collaboration with students who have different cultural backgrounds
- We learn about our own level of cultural intelligence and the four possibilities of CQ: CQ Drive, CQ Knowledge, CQ Action and CQ Strategy
The “CQ® for the Cultural Intelligent Educator: Creating fair and inclusive learning environments” seminar concludes with three 90-minute lectures. Participants who attend the complete series of three 90-minute lectures receive a certificate of attendance.
CQ® ON MANAGING IMPLICIT/UNCONSCIOUS PREJUDICE IN HEALTHCARE
Dr. Andri Hadjiandreou
Director of UoL Center for DEI, Coordinator of UoL YouTube/podcast Channel, Certified CQ & Unconscious Bias Trainer
Addressed to organizations and health professionals
Period: TBA
Days & hours: TBA
Cost: 40€ / lecture or 120€ / complete three lecture-seminar
Information / reservation: andri@uol.ac.cy
The “CQ® on Managing Implicit/Unconscious Bias in Healthcare” seminar, provides healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of implicit bias, also known as unconscious bias. It teaches how to manage bias and our interactions with different patients, professionals, and peers. It also helps them gain self-awareness and equip themselves with applicable knowledge about cultural diversity, interpersonal and systemic biases present in healthcare practices, processes and policies.
The seminar takes a deeper look and reveals what makes us different, focusing on our inner core values. Participants learn how to use neutral tools and language without shame, facilitating discussions focused on real-world scenarios. They also receive strategic and practical advice to act and think differently so that they feel more able to recognize and deal with prejudice in themselves and in their colleagues. Participants finish the seminar, feeling more confident that they can make a positive difference.
- We understand why bias matters in healthcare
- We recognize sources of bias in healthcare
- We identify bias in Healthcare Organizations
- We implement culturally intelligent strategies that mitigate biases in healthcare
The “CQ® on Managing Silent/Unconscious Bias in Healthcare” seminar concludes in three 90-minute lectures. Participants who attend the complete series of three 90-minute lectures receive a certificate of attendance.
CQ® FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS
Dr. Andri Hadjiandreou
Director of UoL Center for DEI, Coordinator of UoL YouTube/podcast Channel, Certified CQ & Unconscious Bias Trainer
Addressed to organizations and law enforcement professionals (police, army, etc.)
Period: TBA
Days & hours: TBA
Cost: 40€ / lecture or 120€ / complete three lecture-seminar
Information / reservation: andri@uol.ac.cy
The “CQ® for Law Enforcement Professionals” seminar, provides tools that consider the cultural context of their interactions with different communities, At the same time, it serves the actions they undertake by equipping them with Cultural Intelligence skills while interacting with people of different backgrounds and cultures, particularly during conflict management. In other words, in the seminar, we go beyond the traditional approaches to diversity, inclusion and bias and provide protection and law enforcement professionals with a set of strategic tools to manage bias through the lens of CQ.
The seminar includes definitions and examples of bias and reflection questions, before and after training, with the aim of understanding different types of bias, practicing ways to use cultural intelligence to manage these biases, and the ability to respond in a culturally intelligent way when we are personally subjected to prejudice.
- Maintaining positive relationships with the community
- Improving the decision-making process
- Building trust and effective communication
- Use creative problem-solving and conflict mitigation methods
- Gaining a personal sense of well-being.
The “CQ® for Law Enforcement Professionals” seminar concludes with three 90-minute lectures. Participants who attend the complete series of three 90-minute lectures receive a certificate of attendance.
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