​Training of Intercultural Trainers

Methodology 

The workshop will be based on a active participation and include presentations, group exercises, case studies and interactive discussions. Participants will receive a comprehensive set of reference and background material, including selected articles and other reference documents, copies of PowerPoint presentations, and other relevant materials. The number of participants will be limited to 15 people maximum to maximize participants interactions. 

Targeted Audience 

This certification program is designed for people working or planning to work in intercultural contexts and to trainers who would like to add cross-cultural training skills to their toolbox. The knowledge and skills acquired in this certification are applicable in a wide range of professions:
  • Marketing and negotiations
  • Coaching
  • Management in international businesses
  • School und university teachers
  • Professionals in international organizations
  • Trainers for youth exchange and volunteering programmes
  • Relocation professionals  

Program Description

In the current fast globalizing world cross-cultural communication skills have become one of the most important skills to have. Business, education, diplomacy and social networks are expanding across the world, bringing together people with different cultural backgrounds. Hence, the demand for intercultural training is growing fast.

With the growing interest and demand of intercultural training in East Africa, Impact Route is rolling out a a training of intercultural trainers program to train professionals and trainers to satisfy the growing market. ​
Main Themes 

  • Understanding your personality 
  • Intercultural capabilities 
  • Explore different cultural values models
  • Discuss 10 intercultural values and how they influence our work behavior
  •  Effective cross cultural facilitation strategies ad tools

Learning Outcomes

  • Have a deepened understanding of cross-cultural communication and avoiding cultural miscues
  • Have enhanced workshop design and facilitation skills with a set of didactic tools for effectively teaching cross-cultural workshop