Jennifer Kimani – KENYA – Leading A Thriving Team in A Childcare Centre
In the last decade, Kenya has been at the forefront of educational reform amongst countries in Africa. In fact, the World Economic Forum and World Bank ranked Kenya as the top African country for education outcomes in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Through social movements, Kenyans mobilised to create change and this
Djapirri Mununggirritj – AUSTRALIA -Mixing Cultures to Find Balance
Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. In fact, according to www.abs.gov.au, as of 2016, 1 out of 3 Australians were born outside Australia. It is often described as a melting pox of culture, with its inhabitants having roots all over the world. Indeed, mixing cultures
Be A Confident Public & Virtual Speaker
The current pandemic has truly changed our world, even in the way we work. Instead of face-to-face meetings, our days are now filled with video conference calls. For most people, being put in the spotlight during these meetings is no biggie. But for others, it is a daunting task. If you’re
How to Promote Positive Relationships Within Different Cultures
Working with people across different cultures and background can be tricky from a leadership perspective. It is important that from the onset, positive relationships should be promoted and nurtured. If you lead a team of multicultural individuals, here are 9 tips on how to promote positive relationships with different cultures. Start
How can your organisation cultivate better Emotional Intelligence?
In the last few decades, psychologists have recognised emotional intelligence as a valuable skill to help improve communication, management, problem-solving, and relationships within the workplace. Emotional intelligence is especially important in multiculturally diverse organisations. How does it help exactly? And how can organisations cultivate it? Better understanding leads to a happier
How a Diversed Leadership Team Affects Your Company
In globalized, multicultural organisations, diverse leadership is essential to its success. A lot of leaders already unknowingly practise this leadership style. It is only in recent years that diverse leadership has become more widespread and more streamlined. However, some leaders are left asking how diverse leadership affects their company and whether
What is inclusive leadership and Why does it matter?
What makes employees feel included in the workplace? What makes them feel they are respected and treated like an equal? What makes them feel valued and appreciated? A lot of companies invest much time and resources in answering these questions to ensure that the workplace is as conducive as possible. Most
3 Ways to Develop Global Leadership Skills
Global leadership competency is necessary in this world’s economy. In this cut-throat market, there are greater opportunities for companies that operate in global markets. However, operating globally is inherently complex. It is a big risk to start trading overseas and to better manage those risks, it is important to assess your
How to Improve Your Knowledge About Culture From Home
Cultural awareness is pivotal in making any organisation work. One of the best ways to learn about other cultures is by travelling. By travelling, one can fully immerse oneself in the culture, the people, and of course, the sights and sounds of another country. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO),
How to become a global leader in 2021
What a year 2020 has been. It has profoundly changed the way our world works and how we all function on a personal level and also as an organisation. Truly, with adversity comes the opportunity to become better. As 2021 rolls in, we have every reason to be hopeful and aspire
4 Reasons Why A Leader Should Start Learning About Other Cultures
Leadership skills are very important. A leader can have the technical knowledge on how to lead an organisation but may sometimes still fall short. He or she may find that some are easy to lead, while others are not. Some employees are more than willing to meet halfway, but others may
How Diversity Affects Your Ability to Lead
According to Pew Research Center, in 35 years there will no longer be one single dominant race or ethnic majority. The population will be so diverse that leadership will need to adjust accordingly in order to successfully manage diversity in the workforce. But what does it truly take for leaders to